PV modules. Retain this manual for MAINTENANCE future reference. ANTI-REFLECTION GLASS SURFACE “HIT” is a registered trademark of the Panasonic Group. CLEANING Enphase® is a registered trademark of Enphase Energy, Inc. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Other product and service names listed in this manual are trademarks or CONTACT INFORMATION registered trademarks of respective companies.
Confirm that the construction or should not be allowed near the installed by Panasonic. There are no structure (roof, etc.) where the installation of modules. user serviceable parts within the modules are being installed has ...
Tracking (MPPT) at the module within the range of –5% to +10% of STANDARDS level. the values measured at Standard VBHN330SA17E comply with the require- Test Conditions (STC). STC condi- MECHANICAL LOADING ments of UL1703 (PV module) and UL tions are; Irradiance of 1000W/m 1741 (Microinverter, ENPHASE ENERGY, 25°C cell temperature, AM1.5 and...
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Backside Side Front Note) A module is installed using 4 points, symmetrical mounting within setting range (Black arrows). Figure 1. Module Dimension (VBHN330SA17E) Table 1-3. Mount location and Load Resistance Mounting location range (mm) 50 psf 112 psf 112 psf...
JUNCTION BOX, MICROINVERTER come pre-wired. Each module has released with a special tool also two #12 AWG type PV-wire stranded made by STAUBLI (PV-MS). Locking AND TERMINALS sunlight resistant output cables each sleeves are not supplied with mod- Modules equipped with one junc- terminated with connectors.
Special Conditions glass. (If the glass surface becomes (see below) should be avoided. Operat- dirty, see section of "anti-reflection ing Conditions of Panasonic modules are glass surface cleaning".) as follows: 24 cells / 24 cells /...
PREPARE THE MICROINVERTER turns, and any obstructions. If you need to service, you can return the microinverter to the shipping Mark the approximate centers of Before installing the PV module the position using theEnphase Discon- each PV module on the PV racking. microinverters must be lifted from nect Tool.
CONNECT THE MICROINVERTER Connect the Q Cable to the microin- verter. Listen for a click as the con- nectors engage. (See Figure 6) Q cable Cover any unused connectors with Enphase Sealing Caps. Listen for a click as the connectors engage. ...
allow cooling air to circulate around Panasonic does not provide a war- Note: Please refer to IronRidge the back of the module. This also ranty for clamps. The module war- manual, for installation method.
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270mm Figure 11. Position of the mounting structure rail Please fix the module so that the microinverter is not placed on the mounting structure rail.
MANAGE THE CABLING Use cable clips to attach the cable to the PV module frame. Leave no more than 1.8 m (six feet) between cable clips. (See Figure 12) Dress any excess cabling in loops so that it does not come into contact with the roof.
CONNECT TO A JUNCTION BOX OR AN ENPHASE Q AGGREGA- Connect the Enphase Q Cable into the Enphase Q Aggregator (See Figure 14).The Enphase Q Cable uses the following wiring color code. A ground lug is provided on the Q Aggregator for convenient PV module/rack/balance of system (BOS) grounding.
4 mm . The Please contact your Panasonic Au- temperature rating of conductor is – thorized Representative with ques- 40 ~ 90 ℃. tions regarding other electrical con- ...
EARTH GROUND WIRING GROUNDING METHODS Lay-in lugs or grounding clips can be used to ground Panasonic PV mod- A module with exposed conductive Where common grounding hard- ules. Both methods are explained parts is considered to be in compli- ware (nuts, bolts, star washers, spilt- below, please choose one.
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Using bolt and nut Using cup washers and the cup washer) so that the cup washer doesn’t contact the module (see Figures 16.2) (see Figures 16.2) frame and is fixed stably to the module frame. • The use of cup washers is to prevent If using this method, use one of the wire from slipping out from under the larger holes with diameter of...
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Using a lay-in lug with bolt and 10-14AWG-Solid -> 20 in-lbs, 4-6AWG-Strand -> 35 in-lbs, (see Figure 16-3.) 8AWG-Strand -> 25 in-lbs, 10- 14AWG-Strand -> 20 in-lbs If using this method, please follow instructions in previous section re- Burndy L L C CL501TN 14AWG- garding using bolts and nuts with Solid ->...
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Using a Grounding Clip with bolt For more information, please refer to Instruction sheet issued by Tyco Electron- and nut (see Figure 16-4.) ics. Use Tyco Electronics 1954381-2 as grounding clip. Place the grounding clip onto the module frame. ...
MAINTENANCE with wet and clean cloth. Recommended detergent: "Glass In order to maintain the optimum Magiclean" or "Windex® Original" output of the module, quality and safety, please conduct periodic in- Glass Magiclean is a trademark spection or cleaning. of Kao Corporation.
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REVISION HISTORY Edition Revision Date Revised Item Revised Content NEW Edition 2019.1.16 ・Request AC disconnector or breaker ・Request from UL and installation Enphase Edition 2019. 2. 8 ・Change Enphase registered trademark ・Correction of mistakes statement ・ Correction of missing sentences (p.8 ・Correction of missing sen- PREPARE THE MICROINVERTER~...