4.3 Lightning Surge Suppression--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 4.4 Installation Procedure----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 4. 5 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 4.6 Attach BDM-600x to the Racking------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 4.7 Connect the BDM-600x Wiring Harnesses------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 4.8 Ground the System------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 4.8A Through Trunk Cable------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 4.8.B Through Racking------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12...
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7.1.B NOT communicating with BDG-256, and with no error----------------------------------------------------------------- 19 7.1.C Grounding Fault-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19 7.2 Troubleshooting An Inoperable BDM-600x/400----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 7.3 Disconnecting a BDM-600x from the PV Module---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 7.4 Installing a Replacement BDM-600x-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 8. Data Sheets------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 9. WARRANTY AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22...
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1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Prefix We hope that our products will meet your needs for renewable energy. We highly value your feedback regarding our products and would greatly appreciate any comments you may have. Thank you for your business, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. 1.2 Standards Compliance The --------------- complies with the NEC 2014 and NEC 2017 article 690.12, and CEC 2015 section 64-218.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION. ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT DUE TO NOT FOLLOWING THIS MANUAL IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTEE. ALL THE INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE BY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT NOTHING INSIDE THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE MODIFIED, ASIDE FROM THE CABLE CONNECTORS.
3. FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
● Because the NEP Limited Warranty does not cover "acts of God" such as lightning strikes, and given that these strikes can occur anywhere, it is recommended to install surge protection as part of any solar installation. Any...
The finished system should be similar as in the diagram. Detailed installation steps are listed in the following section. DC circuits of BDM-600x are isolated and insulated from ground. An integrated grounding protection circuit is included in the micro inverter. Modified 04/13/2023 by JMB...
4. 5 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box ● Measure service entrance conductors to confirm AC service at the site. Acceptable ranges are shown in the table below: BDM-600x-240A & BDM-600x-208A (North America) BDM-600x-AU (Australia and New Zealand) BDM-600x-EU (Europe) ●...
WARNING: ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 2.75 INCHES BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE ROOF AND THE BOTTOM OF BDM-600x. WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU ALLOW .50 INCHES BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE PV MODULE AND THE TOP OF BDM-600x. DO NOT MOUNT BDM-600x IN A LOCATION THAT ALLOWS LONG-TERM EXPOSURE TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BDM-600x IN AN AC BRANCH CIRCUIT, AS DISPLAYED ON THE UNIT-RATING LABEL. For 12AWG trunk cable, EACH BDM-600x AC BRANCH CIRCUIT MUST BE SOURCED FROM A DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A 20A MAXIMUM BREAKER.
5. Commissioning WARNING: CONNECT BDM-600x TO THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY GRID ONLY AFTER RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE UTILITY COMPANY. WARNING: BE AWARE THAT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN CONNECT BDM-600x TO THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY GRID. WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL AC AND DC WIRING IS CORRECT. ENSURE THAT NONE OF THE AC AND DC WIRES IS PINCHED OR DAMAGED.
● NEP offers a barcode scanner that can simplify the process of inputting serial numbers. To use the scanner, plug it into the gateway's USB port and navigate to the COM ID screen as in section 6.1.A. Scan the barcode of the desired module into the Inverter1 cell, and repeat until all serial numbers have been input.
We recommend providing as much detail as possible to help us better understand your needs. ● Once you have registered, please contact NEP Support via email at support@northernep.com or by calling (888) 598-9901 to have your account upgraded to an installer account. This will allow you to access additional features and resources to help you better manage your NEP products.
5.6 Create a Site on NEP Website ● Access your installer account on the NEP website at https://user.nepviewer.com/pv_manager/login.php using your registered email and log in to your account. Then, click on the "Add Site" button to create a new site.
5.7 Verify and Map Site ● Once you have confirmed the creation of the site on the NEP website, navigate to your dashboard where you should be able to see it. ● Click on the site to access its information and then click on "Open Viewer." The site's production data should now be visible on the first page.
6. Operating Instructions When DC voltage from the module is applied, the BDM-600x is powered on automatically. Once sufficient DC power is applied, the status LED will begin to flash, indicating that the BDM-600x is live. 6.1 Status: Standby ●...
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT AC POWER BEFORE DISCONNECTING PV MODULE WIRES FROM BDM-600x/400. THE AC CONNECTOR OF THE FIRST BDM-600x/400 IN A BRANCH CIRCUIT IS SUITABLE AS A DISCONNECTING MEANS ONCE THE AC BRANCH CIRCUIT BREAKER IN THE LOAD CENTER HAS BEEN OPENED.
Connect the positive DC wire from the PV module to the negatively marked DC connector (male pin) of the BDM-600x. Then connect the negative DC wire from the PV module to the positively marked DC connector (female socket) of the BDM-600x. Repeat for all remaining PV modules using one BDM-600x for each module.
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