APS America has added a new video, “YC500 Microinverter and Energy Communication Unit Installation,” to its lineup of training resources.
The training video supplements current webinars for APS installer certification, and can be found online.
This video fully explains the YC500 microinverter installation process and provides basic setup of the Energy Communication Unit. Subsequent videos will cover ECU programming and Energy Monitoring and Analysis registration and management.
APS America still hosts WebEx training on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. The first session will cover YC500 and ECU installation procedures, while the mid-month session is on EMA registration and management.
To sign up for APS installer training, send your name, company, email address and phone number to support@apsamerica.com. The training facilitator will send invitations that include WebEx access information in the days leading up to each session.
tftillman says
No training for self install? And you withhold system monitoring information from owners?
APS Product Support says
APS warranties its products for up to 25 years and, like most inverter manufacturers, does require installation by a licensed and certified installer to ensure the product was installed properly and safely. A licensed and certified installer is required to have their work inspected to ensure it meets local electrical codes and safety standards.
System monitoring information is not withheld, and is absolutely available for homeowners. Installers who register the ECU are provided with end user log-in credentials to pass on to the homeowner. They will be able to review performance data through their homeowner EMA account.
APS provides system monitoring access for free, unlike other manufacturers who charge for that service.