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Enphase Energy, Inc.

1420 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
USA

info@enphaseenergy.com
http://www.enphase.com

© 2013 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. 

Energize the System
a.

 If applicable, turn ON the AC disconnect or circuit 

breaker for the branch circuit.

b.

 Turn ON the main utility-grid AC circuit breaker.  

Your system will start producing power 

after a  

five-minute wait time

Step Details

NOTE: Verify that AC voltage at the site is within range:

240 Volt AC Single-Phase

208 Volt AC Three-Phase

L1 to L2

211 to 264 VAC

L1 to L2 to L3

183 to 229 VAC

L1, L2, to N

106 to 132 VAC

L1, L2, L3 to N 106 to 132 VAC

WARNING:

 Only use electrical system components approved 

for wet locations.

WARNING:

 Do not exceed the maximum number of microin-

verters in an AC branch circuit as listed in the table below. Each 

branch circuit must be protected by a dedicated circuit breaker 

of 20 A or less.

Service type

Max M250s per branch

240 VAC single-phase

16

208 VAC three-phase

24

WARNING:

 Size the AC wire gauge to account for voltage drop 

for both the branch circuit and all upstream conductors lead-

ing back to the PCC. See 

Circuit Calculations for M250

 at 

http://www.enphase.com/support.

DANGER: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. THE DC  

CONDUCTORS OF THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ARE 

UNGROUNDED AND MAY BE ENERGIZED.
WARNING:

 Allow a minimum of 1.9 cm (0.75”) between the 

roof and the microinverter. Also allow 1.3 cm (0.50”) between 

the back of the PV module and the top of the microinverter. 

NOTE: 

Torque the microinverter fasteners to the values shown. 

Do not over torque:

• 1/4” mounting hardware – 5 N m (45-50 in-lbs) 
•  5/16” mounting hardware – 9 N m (80-85 in-lbs) 

Using a power screwdriver is not recommended due to the risk 

of thread galling.

NOTE:

 The AC output neutral is not bonded to ground inside 

the   microinverter.

WARNING:

 Install sealing caps on all unused AC connectors 

as these become live when the system is  

energized by the utility. The IP67-rated  

sealing caps are required for  

protection against moisture ingress. 

NOTE:

 To remove a sealing cap, you  

must use the Enphase disconnect tool or  

a #3 Phillips screwdriver. 

NOTE:

 The Engage Cable uses the following wiring scheme. 

240 Volt AC Single-Phase Wires 208 Volt AC Three-Phase Wires

Black – L1 

Red – L2 

White – Neutral 

Green – Ground

Black – L1 

Red – L2 

Blue – L3 

White – Neutral 

Green – Ground

NOTE:

 The green wire acts as equipment ground (EGC). 

2

3

5

7

11

Use the Envoy to Complete System Setup

Refer to the to the 

Envoy Quick Install Guide

 for 

details on the following steps:

a.

 An automatic device scan runs for eight hours af-

ter the Envoy is installed. If this scan has expired, 

start a new scan:

•  Press and hold the Envoy menu button (on the 

right side of the Envoy).

•  Release the menu button when the LCD screen 

displays 

Enable Device Scan

.

b.

 Check that the LCD shows a 

complete device count after 

about 30 minutes.

c.

 Use the Envoy menu button 

to select 

Enable Commu-

nication Check

. Ensure at 

least three level bars show 

on the LCD.

d.

 

When all devices are de-

tected, stop the scan. To do 

this, use the Envoy menu 

button to select 

Disable 

Device Scan

.

Envoy menu 

button 

(rear view)

Summary of Contents for M250

Page 1: ...rters WARNING The M250 may be paired only with a 60 cell PV module The PV module DC conductors must be la beled PV Wire or PV Cable to be compliant with NEC 690 35 D for Ungrounded PV Power Systems WARNING If the AC cable on the microinverter is dam aged do not install the unit WARNING You must match the DC operating voltage range of the PV module with the allowable input voltage range of the Enph...

Page 2: ...s destroyed and the terminator cap cannot be used again If the latching mechanism is defective the terminator must not be used The latching mechanism must not be circumvented or manipulated WARNING When stripping the sheath from the Engage Cable make sure that the conductors are not damaged If the exposed wires are damaged the system may not function properly WARNING Perform all electrical install...

Page 3: ...it to Enphase Click Add New System at www enlighten enphaseenergy com Use this map to build the virtual array in Enlighten s Array Builder DOCUMENT NUMBER ENPHASEENERGY COM INSTALLATION MAP REVISION 140 00003 04 A B C D E F G H J K L M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 To Sheet ________ To Sheet ________ To Sheet ________ To Sheet ________ Envoy Serial Label ...

Page 4: ...nstalled racking for the AC branch circuit b Install an appropriately rated off the shelf junction box at a suitable location on the racking See notes in Step Details on back Warning Do not remove power from the Envoy if the LCD displays Upgrading Do Not Unplug AC power cord broadband router Envoy Ethernet cable Check the drop connector labels to be sure that you have the right cable You must use ...

Page 5: ...ng caps Listen for two clicks as the connectors engage See notes in Step Details on back Do not use shipping caps to cover unused connectors The shipping cap does not provide an adequate environmental seal b Mount the microinverter under the PV mod ule away from rain and sun Do not mount the microinverter in a position that allows long term exposure to direct sunlight or in a vertical orienta tion...

Page 6: ... 8 Complete the Installation Map Build the map manually or use the Array Gun tool to map the system For more information go to http enphase com products arraygun To manually build the map peel the removable se rial number label from each microinverter and affix it to the respective location on the map included with this guide serial number labels b Check that all terminator parts are present Never...

Page 7: ... the top of the microinverter NOTE Torque the microinverter fasteners to the values shown Do not over torque 1 4 mounting hardware 5 N m 45 50 in lbs 5 16 mounting hardware 9 N m 80 85 in lbs Using a power screwdriver is not recommended due to the risk of thread galling NOTE The AC output neutral is not bonded to ground inside the microinverter WARNING Install sealing caps on all unused AC connect...

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