
Envoy Installation and Operation
Copyright 2012 Enphase Energy 141-00011 Rev 03
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 4
Read this First .........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................4
The Enphase Envoy Communications Gateway.................................................................................................. 5
Other Elements in the Enphase System.................................................................................................6
How the Envoy Communications Gateway Works .................................................................................6
Envoy Installation..................................................................................................................................................7
Preparation..............................................................................................................................................7
Installation Flow....................................................................................................................................... 7
Install the Envoy ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1. Add Serial Number Label to Map ...................................................................................................8
2. Register the Envoy ..........................................................................................................................9
3. Find a Location for the Envoy......................................................................................................... 9
4. Connect Ethernet and Power Cables .............................................................................................9
5. Connect Power Line Communication Bridges (Optional)............................................................10
6. Check the Envoy’s Progress ........................................................................................................10
7. Wall Mount the Envoy (Optional) ..................................................................................................11
8. Build the Virtual Array....................................................................................................................12
9. View System Performance in Enlighten........................................................................................12
Envoy Operation .................................................................................................................................................13
First Scan for Microinverters .................................................................................................................13
LCD Screen Displays at Start Up..........................................................................................................13
Normal Operation .................................................................................................................................15
Using The Envoy LCD Menu.................................................................................................................15
Performing a Communication Check ...............................................................................................17
Initiating a Scan for New Microinverters ...........................................................................................18
Viewing the Grid Configuration .........................................................................................................19
Enabling a Connection to Enphase..................................................................................................21
Disabling a Connection to Enphase.................................................................................................21
Selecting a New Locale (Change Language Display) .....................................................................21
How the Envoy Works with Enlighten ...................................................................................................22
Networking and Firewall Info ............................................................................................................23
Using Enlighten to Check Envoy Status...........................................................................................23
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................24
Power Line Communication Troubleshooting ......................................................................................24
Local Area Networking Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................25
Envoy Local Interface .........................................................................................................................................26
Home Screen ........................................................................................................................................26
Production Screen ................................................................................................................................27
Inventory Screen ...................................................................................................................................27
Administration Screen...........................................................................................................................28
Administration Screen Tasks ................................................................................................................28
Manage the Grid Profile ....................................................................................................................29
Clear GFI Tripped Condition.............................................................................................................34
Device Scan Control .........................................................................................................................35
Set the Time Zone.............................................................................................................................37
Other Admin Tasks ...........................................................................................................................37
Event Messages....................................................................................................................................38
Technical Data....................................................................................................................................................45
Appendix A — Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................46