Envoy S Installation

Envoy-S Installation and Operation
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b. If your router supports WPS, press and hold the WPS button on the wireless router for a few
seconds. On most routers, a WPS LED begins flashing.
c. If you are using the Installer Toolkit mobile app, tap the Network button, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap your
network from the list of available networks. If the wireless router does not support WPS, you may be
prompted to enter a password.
If you are not using the Installer Toolkit mobile app, you can only connect using WPS. Initiate a WPS
connection by pressing and holding the AP Mode button for 5 seconds.
The Network Communications LED begins flashing green. Within three minutes the Network
Communications LED lights solid green, indicating a successful connection to the Internet and to
Enlighten. If the Network Communications LED remains off or lights solid amber see “Internet Connection
Issues” on page 36.
Method B: Enphase Mobile Connect
(Order CELLMODEM-01 separately)
To install Enphase Mobile Connect:
a. Connect the antenna to the antenna connector (marked CELL) on the
modem.
b. Mount the modem as described in the Enphase Mobile Connect
Installation Guide.
c. Connect the micro-USB cable to the modem and connect the other end of
the cable to the Envoy-S. If receiving power from the Envoy-S, the modem
power LED lights.
Within three minutes the Envoy-S Network Communications LED lights solid green, indicating a
successful connection to the Internet and to Enlighten.
NOTE: With Mobile Connect, the Envoy initially reports to Enlighten every five minutes for 12
hours or until the Envoy-S detects the expected number of microinverters, which is based on the
number entered in Total Number of PV Modules in Enlighten. After that, the Envoy uses low
bandwidth reporting mode. Low bandwidth mode reports 15-minute interval readings and event
data to Enlighten four times a day rather than every 15 minutes as with other connection
methods.
Method C: Ethernet Cable
To use this method, you need an Ethernet cable and a broadband router. In the box with the Envoy-S is a
ferrite bead. You must attach this ferrite bead to your Ethernet cable to ensure there is no communication
interference between the Envoy-S and other devices. To install the cable and ferrite bead:
a. Select an Ethernet cable with unshielded twisted pairs (UTP) and suitable ratings for its environment.
b. Open the latch of the ferrite bead and remove it from the included cable, keeping the latch facing up.
c. Place the bead on the new cable, near one end, and close the latch.
d. Plug the cable end with the ferrite into the Envoy-S Ethernet port.
 Secure a tie wrap on the cable on each side of the ferrite bead.
 Tighten an additional tie wrap around the ferrite bead.
 Trim any tie wrap excess.
e. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into a spare port on the broadband router.
Within two minutes the Network Communications LED lights solid green, indicating a successful
connection to the Internet and to Enlighten.