ENPHASE IQ8-60-2-US IQ8 and IQ8+ Microinverters User Manual
- June 2, 2024
- ENPHASE
Table of Contents
DATA SHEET
IQ8 and IQ8+ Microinverters
Our newest IQ8 Microinverters are the industry’s first microgrid-forming, software defined microinverters with split-phase power conversion capability to convert DC power to AC power efficiently. The brain of the semiconductor- based microinverter is our proprietary application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which enables the microinverter to operate in grid-tied or off-grid modes. This chip is built in advanced 55nm technology with high speed digital logic and has superfast response times to changing loads and grid events, alleviating constraints on battery sizing for home energy systems.
Part of the Enphase Energy System, IQ8 Series Microinverters integrate with the IQ Battery, IQ Gateway, and the Enphase App monitoring and analysis software.
Connect PV modules quickly and easily to IQ8 Series Microinverters using the included Q-DCC-2 adapter cable with plug-n-play MC4 connectors.
IQ8 Series Microinverters redefine reliability standards with more than one
million cumulative hours of power-on testing, enabling an industry-leading
limited warranty of up to 25 years.
IQ8 Series Microinverters are UL listed as PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment and
conform with various regulations, when installed according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
Easy to install
- Lightweight and compact with plug-n-play connectors
- Power Line Communication (PLC) between components
- Faster installation with simple two-wire cabling
High productivity and reliability
- Produce power even when the grid is down*
- More than one million cumulative hours of testing
- Class II double-insulated enclosure
- Optimized for the latest high-powered PV modules
Microgrid-forming
- Complies with the latest advanced grid support**
- Remote automatic updates for the latest grid requirements
- Configurable to support a wide range of grid profiles
- Meets CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA) and IEEE 1547:2018 (UL 1741-SB 3rd Ed.)
Note:
IQ8 Microinverters cannot be mixed together with previous generations of Enphase microinverters (IQ7 Series, IQ6 Series, etc) in the same system.
*Only when installed with IQ System Controller 2, meets UL 1741.
**IQ8 and IQ8Plus support split-phase, 240V installations only
© 2022 Enphase Energy. All rights reserved. Enphase, the Enphase logo, IQ8 Microinverters, and other names are trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc. Data subject to change.
INPUT DATA (DC)|
IQ8-60-2-US
|
IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
---|---|---
Commonly used module pairings¹|
W
|
235 – 350
|
235 – 440
Module compatibility| |
60-cell / 120 half-cell
|
54-cell / 108 half-cell, 60-cell / 120 half-cell, 66-cell / 132 half-cell and 72-cell / 144 half-cell
MPPT voltage range|
V
|
27 – 37
|
27 – 45
Operating range|
V
|
16 – 48
|
16 – 58
Min. / Max. start voltage|
V
|
22 / 48
|
22 / 58
Max. input DC voltage|
V
|
50
|
60
Max. continuous input DC current|
A
|
10
|
12
Max. input DC short-circuit current|
A
|
25
Max. module Isc|
A
|
20
Overvoltage class DC port| |
II
DC port backfeed current|
mA
|
0
PV array configuration| |
1 x 1 Ungrounded array; No additional DC side protection required; AC side protection requires max 20A per branch circuit
OUTPUT DATA (AC)|
IQ8-60-2-US
|
IQ8PLUS-72-2-US
Peak output power|
VA
|
245
|
300
Max. continuous output power|
VA
|
240
|
290
Nominal (L-L) voltage / range²|
V
|
240 / 211 – 264
Max. continuous output current|
A
|
1.0
|
1.21
Nominal frequency|
Hz
|
60
Extended frequency range|
Hz
|
47 – 68
AC short circuit fault current over 3 cycles|
Arms
|
2
Max. units per 20 A (L-L) branch circuit³| |
16
|
13
Total harmonic distortion| |
<5%
Overvoltage class AC port| |
III
AC port backfeed current|
mA
|
30
Power factor setting| |
1.0
Grid-tied power factor (adjustable)| |
0.85 leading – 0.85 lagging
Peak efficiency|
%
|
97.7
CEC weighted efficiency|
%
|
97
Night-time power consumption|
mW
|
60
MECHANICAL DATA
Ambient temperature range|
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
Relative humidity range|
4% to 100% (condensing)
DC Connector type|
MC4
Dimensions (H x W x D)|
212 mm (8.3”) x 175 mm (6.9”) x 30.2 mm (1.2”)
Weight|
1.08 kg (2.38 lbs)
Cooling|
Natural convection – no fans
Approved for wet locations|
Yes
Pollution degree|
PD3
Enclosure|
Class II double-insulated, corrosion resistant polymeric enclosure
Environ. category / UV exposure rating|
NEMA Type 6 / outdoor
COMPLIANCE
Certifications| CA Rule 21 (UL 1741-SA), UL 62109-1, IEEE 1547:2018 (UL
1741-SB 3rd Ed.), FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-0003 Class B, CAN / CSA-C22.2 NO.
107.1-01
This product is UL Listed as PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment and conforms with NEC
2014, NEC 2017, and NEC 2020 section 690.12 and C22.1-2018 Rule 64-218 Rapid
Shutdown of PV Systems, for AC and DC conductors, when installed according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
(1) Pairing PV modules with wattage above the limit may result in additional
clipping losses. See the compatibility calculator at https://link.enphase.com
/module-compatibility.
(2) Nominal voltage range can be extended beyond nominal if required by the
utility. (3) Limits may vary. Refer to local requirements to define the number
of microinverters per branch in your area.
IQ8SP-12A-DS-0067-03-EN-US-2022-12-27
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