{"product_id":"tigo-tap-access-point-for-ts4-optimisers-158-00000-02","title":"Tigo TAP Access Point for TS4 Optimisers | 158-00000-02","description":"\u003c!-- SEO Product Name: Tigo TAP Access Point for TS4 Optimisers | 158-00000-02 | IP68 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; color:#1f2933; font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTigo Access Point (TAP)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003ewireless communication hub\u003c\/strong\u003e of a Tigo TS4 system. It talks to your optimisers over a \u003cstrong\u003eself-extending wireless mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e, passes \u003cstrong\u003emodule-level monitoring data\u003c\/strong\u003e back to the Tigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA) gateway over a simple \u003cstrong\u003eRS485 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provides the grid-status signal that keeps \u003cstrong\u003emodule-level rapid shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eEach TAP serves up to \u003cstrong\u003e300 TS4 units\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a single CCA can manage up to \u003cstrong\u003eseven TAPs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order this unit as an \u003cstrong\u003eadditional access point\u003c\/strong\u003e for arrays with long runs, several roof planes or obstructions that stop one TAP reaching every optimiser. It is \u003cstrong\u003eIP68 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eclips to the module frame without tools\u003c\/strong\u003e and is commissioned with the \u003cstrong\u003eTigo EI app\u003c\/strong\u003e on a phone or tablet. Designed for use with \u003cstrong\u003eTS4-X-O, TS4-X-S, TS4-A-O and TS4-A-S\u003c\/strong\u003e devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e300\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003eTS4 units per TAP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003eTAPs per CCA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e35 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003emax range to farthest TS4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e10 m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003emax to closest TS4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eIP68\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003eoutdoor rated\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 130px; min-width:130px; box-sizing:border-box; text-align:center; padding:14px 8px; background:#00837714; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-top:4px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color:#008377CF;\"\u003e5–25 V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px; color:#52606d; margin-top:2px;\"\u003epowered via RS485 from the CCA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:14px 16px; background:#FFF4E0; border-left:6px solid #B26A00; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#B26A00; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003ePart of a system, not a standalone device\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003eA TAP works with a \u003cstrong\u003eCloud Connect Advanced (CCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e gateway that has an internet connection, plus compatible \u003cstrong\u003eTS4-X-O, TS4-X-S, TS4-A-O or TS4-A-S\u003c\/strong\u003e devices. The TAP takes its power from the CCA through the communication cable. TS4-X-F rapid-shutdown-only units use an RSS Transmitter instead of a TAP.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:14px 16px; background:#00837714; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eMesh layout rules\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:6px 0 0; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eKeep the TAP within \u003cstrong\u003e10 m (33 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the closest TS4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eEach TS4 relays to the next TS4 within \u003cstrong\u003e10 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, so gaps between strings wider than 10 m need another TAP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eThe farthest TS4 in a TAP's network must be within \u003cstrong\u003e35 m (115 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003ePlace the TAP \u003cstrong\u003ein the centre of the array\u003c\/strong\u003e for the best coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003eObstructions such as HVAC units, gables, parapets, drop-roofs and dormers, or several roof planes, may call for \u003cstrong\u003eadditional TAPs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:16px 0; padding:14px 16px; background:#FDECEA; border-left:6px solid #B3261E; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#B3261E; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eSafety and compliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.65;\"\u003eInstallation must be carried out by \u003cstrong\u003etrained professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e only. Verify wiring polarity and complete \u003cstrong\u003eall communication connections before powering on the CCA\u003c\/strong\u003e. For rapid shutdown, the CCA must be on the \u003cstrong\u003esame AC branch circuit as the inverter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rapid shutdown requirements quoted in the manufacturer documentation are based on US standards (NEC and UL), so confirm what your UK project requires under \u003cstrong\u003eBS 7671\u003c\/strong\u003e and your scheme rules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:30px 0 14px; font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; margin:8px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWireless mesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEvery TS4 acts as a \u003cstrong\u003esignal repeater\u003c\/strong\u003e for its neighbours, extending reach across the array with no extra wiring.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eUp to 300 TS4 units\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-definition sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003escalable architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e let one TAP collect data from up to 300 units.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eTool-free mounting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips onto the module frame without tools\u003c\/strong\u003e. For frameless modules, mount to the rail with two M8 bolts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eSimple RS485 daisy chain\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eConnect TAPs in series to the CCA with a ferruled \u003cstrong\u003e4-wire RS485 cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving the terminating resistor in the last TAP.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFast commissioning\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eTigo EI app\u003c\/strong\u003e to commission on site. Discovery scans for TAPs and TS4 units and builds the system map.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 260px; box-sizing:border-box; padding:14px 16px; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-left:6px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:800; color:#008377CF; margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eBuilt for outdoors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:15px; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP68 rated\u003c\/strong\u003e and compact at 126.2 × 130.0 × 26.8 mm, so it can live on the roof beside the modules.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:30px 0 14px; font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:800; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eTigo\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eTigo Access Point (TAP)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e158-00000-02\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eWireless mesh communication for module-level monitoring and rapid shutdown\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eCompatible devices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eTS4-X-O, TS4-X-S, TS4-A-O, TS4-A-S\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eRequires\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eTigo Cloud Connect Advanced (CCA)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:800; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eSystem capacity and range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eTS4 units per TAP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eUp to 300\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eTAPs per CCA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eUp to 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eTS4 units per CCA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eUp to 900\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eMax distance, TAP to closest TS4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e10 m (33 ft)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eMax distance, TAP to farthest TS4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e35 m (115 ft) using mesh hops\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eMax spacing between TS4 relay hops\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e10 m (33 ft)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:800; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eElectrical and communication\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eInput voltage range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e5–25 V DC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e0.5 W average, 1 W peak\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLink to CCA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eRS485, ferruled 4-wire cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eRecommended cable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eRS485, 18–22 AWG\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eLink to TS4 units\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eWireless mesh\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:800; padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMechanical and environmental\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e126.2 × 130.0 × 26.8 mm (with bracket)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003e227 g\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eEnvironmental rating\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eIP68\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:4px 16px; padding:9px 14px; background:#0083770A; border-bottom:1px solid #00837714;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 220px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:2 1 260px;\"\u003eModule frame clip, no tools. Frameless: two M8 bolts at 10.2 Nm to the rail\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:30px 0 14px; font-size:20px; font-weight:700; color:#008377CF; border-bottom:2px solid #008377CF; padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin:8px 0; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:11px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhat does the Tigo TAP do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe TAP communicates \u003cstrong\u003ewirelessly with your TS4 units\u003c\/strong\u003e, gathers their \u003cstrong\u003emonitoring data\u003c\/strong\u003e and connects to the CCA by RS485. It also provides the grid-status signal TS4 devices use for \u003cstrong\u003emodule-level rapid shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CCA then sends the data to the Tigo cloud platform over Ethernet or Wi-Fi.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:8px 0; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:11px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow many TAPs do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eOne TAP handles up to \u003cstrong\u003e300 TS4 units\u003c\/strong\u003e when placement guidelines are followed, and a CCA supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e7 TAPs and 900 TS4 units\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add another TAP where any TS4 is more than 35 m from the TAP, where gaps between strings exceed 10 m, or where obstructions or separate roof planes block the signal.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:8px 0; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:11px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eCan I use a TAP without a CCA?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eNo. The TAP connects to the \u003cstrong\u003eCloud Connect Advanced (CCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e via RS485 and draws its power from it. The CCA needs an internet connection for monitoring and for the warranty conditions on the optimisers, and it must be on the same AC branch circuit as the inverter for rapid shutdown.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:8px 0; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:11px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eWhich Tigo optimisers work with this TAP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe manufacturer lists \u003cstrong\u003eTS4-X-O, TS4-X-S, TS4-A-O and TS4-A-S\u003c\/strong\u003e. TS4-X-F units provide rapid shutdown only and use an RSS Transmitter rather than a TAP.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:8px 0; border:1px solid #008377CF; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF; color:#fff; font-weight:700; padding:11px 14px; cursor:pointer;\"\u003eHow do I mount and wire the TAP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px; line-height:1.7;\"\u003eClip it to the \u003cstrong\u003emodule frame\u003c\/strong\u003e without tools, or for frameless modules remove the clips and secure it to the rail with \u003cstrong\u003etwo M8 bolts at 10.2 Nm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Run the 4-wire RS485 cable from the CCA GATEWAY terminal to the first TAP and connect it to the left terminal block. To add more TAPs, chain them in series from the right-hand terminals after removing the pre-installed 120 Ω resistor, and leave the resistor fitted in the last TAP.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tigo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632432185734,"sku":"Tigo-158-00000-02","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/TigoTAPAccessPointforTS4Optimisers158-00000-02.jpg?v=1792147401","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/tigo-tap-access-point-for-ts4-optimisers-158-00000-02","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}