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FAQ TS4

  • How do I check PV module compatibility with Tigo TS4 products? plus icon minus icon
  • Inverter Compatibility There are two places to look for Tigo/inverter compatibility information: Inverter Compliance Letters These are letters of understanding between Tigo and inverter vendors.  T... See more
  • What are the differences between the TS4-R and the TS4-A products? plus icon minus icon
  • The TS4-A-X (TS4-A-F, TS4-A-M, TS4-A-S, TS4-A-O) is Tigo's latest add-on MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics).  It features some improvements over the TS4-R, but keeps the same great reliability a... See more
  • Optimization with Predictive IV and Impedance Matching plus icon minus icon
  •     How does Optimization Work? Predictive IV Predictive IV uses module behavior statistics in conjunction with Impedance Matching in order to predict the optimum settings for a module to generate... See more
  • How do I remove the module clips from the TS4-A? plus icon minus icon
  • The TS4-A-X (TS4-A-F, TS4-A-O, etc) has removable module clips.  Under the clips are two mounting holes that can be used with any fastener (screw, bolt, etc) for mounting the TS4-A-X to racking or ... See more
  • Can I use whips or jumpers (PV connector adaptor cables) with Tigo? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes!  See below for details.  Many of our competitors do not allow this. Connector Compatibility Tigo recommends that PV connectors should always be matched from the same manufacturer.  In other wo... See more
  • TS4 Grounding plus icon minus icon
  • Metal parts are the only ones that often need to be grounded, and the only metal part not enclosed inside the TS4 device is the the TS4-A/TS4-R mounting bracket. The device inside the plastic enclo... See more
  • Can I choose what TS4 functions I want for every module or string in an installation? plus icon minus icon
  • The TS4 solution is modular, meaning each module can be outfitted with a TS4 cover to fit the application. On a single string, you can mix and match certain combinations of TS4s. Tigo refers to the... See more
  • Can a single TS4-M unit monitor a full string? Can a single TS4-S or TS4-F unit disconnect an entire string? plus icon minus icon
  • The TS4 solution functions on the module level, so the data received will be data from only the specific modules with the TS4-M covers. You may extrapolate string current from a single module, as t... See more
  • Does the Long Strings voltage limit reduce the power output of the module? plus icon minus icon
  • No. The output voltage limit is above Vmp, and does not reduce the power output of the module. It enables more modules per string by limiting the open circuit voltage (Voc) and eliminates the cold... See more
  • What features are available on the TS4-R and TS4-A MLPE units? plus icon minus icon
  • The Flex TS4-R and TS4-A are generations of the same series. They both are add-on (retrofit) MLPE units that can be installed on a standard PV module, and can add functionality to almost any system... See more
  • Can I use TS4-R or TS4-A in the same system with other Tigo smart modules? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes. Modules with TS4-R or TS4-A add-on units are compatible with other Tigo products and can share the same Cloud Connect and Gateway. The same design guidelines for TS4 integrated modules apply t... See more
  • TS4-M not communicating plus icon minus icon
  • The TS4 monitoring (either TS4-M or TS4-R-M/TS4-A-M) is a passive unit to allow most accurate measurement of the PV module it's installed on. As result, if the unit's input requirements aren't met,... See more

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