User Manual

Planning for a Three-Phase IQ Microinverter System – North America
© 2017 Enphase Energy Inc. All rights reserved. September 20, 2017
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Q CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage rating
600V (connector rating 250 V)
Cable temperature rating
90° C (194° F)
Certification
UL3003, DG cable
Flame test rating
FT4
Compliance
RoHS, OIL RES I, CE, UV resistant, combined UL for Canada and United States
Conductor rating
THHN/THWN-2 dry/wet
Q Cable is a UL3003 DG (Distributed Generation) listed cabling system. The DG cable standard, UL3003,
is based upon the construction specifications (wet rated) of TC-ER cable, which may be installed in raceway
as per NEC 336.10(3). The Q Cable and raw Q Cable are manufactured with DG cable to the following
specifications and listed under the UL 3003 standard:
• E481333 (UL) DG 600V THHN/THWN-2 90°C DRY/WET 2/C 12AWG -40C OIL RES I FT4
CABLEPLUS
• 19 strand conductors
Refer to the UL guide card for DG cable: http://database.ul.com/cgi-
bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?name=QHZR.GuideInfo&ccnshorttitle=Distributed+Gen
eration+Cable&objid=1085285873&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1085285872&seque
nce=1
Q-cable is available in three connector-spacing options: 1.0M, 1.7, and 2.0M to accommodate portrait, 60-
cell landscape, and 72-cell landscape applications respectively. Raw Q Cable without integrated AC
connectors may be used for runs between separated arrays or to a junction box located some distance away
from an array.
You must install supports (clips, etc.) for the Q Cable and raw Q Cable at six-foot intervals or less. Installation
requirements for wet-rated cable allow Q Cable and raw Q Cable to be installed in conduits, cable trays, and
other raceways.
Q CABLE TYPES / ORDERING OPTIONS
Model Number
Description
Connector
spacing
PV module
orientation
Connector count
per box
Q-12-10-240
Q Cable for 60/72 cell 1.0m portrait module
1.3 m (4.2 ft.)
Portrait
240
Q-12-17-240
Q Cable for 60-cell 1.7m landscape module
2.0 m (6.5 ft.)
Landscape (60-cell)
240
Q-12-20-200
Q Cable for 72-cell 2.0m landscape module
2.3 m (7.5 ft.)
Landscape (72-cell)
200
Q-12-RAW-300
Q Cable, 12 AWG, no connectors, 300m length
Not applicable