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Summary of Contents for NORTHERN ELECTRIC BDG-256
- Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual BDG-256 Gateway Modified 04/13/2023 by JMB...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1.4 Label------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 3. FCC COMPLIANCE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 4. INSTALLATION----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 4.1 Check the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 shipping box for the following items:------------------------------------------------- 8 4.2 Other Parts and Tools---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 4.3 Outdoor Installation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 4.4 Indoor Installation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 5. Connecting to Internet---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 5.1 Using Included Wi-Fi Booster---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11... - Page 3 7.3 Energy Functions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 7.3.A Today’s Energy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 7.4 Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 7.4.A IP Setting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 7.4.B Date and Time Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 7.4.C Communication Address Setting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 7.5 Backup/Clear Data------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25 7.6 Status Bar----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 8. Data Sheets----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 11. WARRANTY AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?--------------------------------------------------------------------28 What will NEP do?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 How do you get service?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28...
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Page 4: Company Profile
COMPANY PROFILE Northern Electric Power Technology Inc. (NEP) is a U.S.-based company with manufacturing and R&D facilities in Asia. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge clean energy technologies and provide state-of-the-art solar inverter, rapid shutdown, and monitoring products to our customers. -
Page 5: Introduction
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 BDG-256 complies with the NEC 2014 and NEC 2017 article 690.12, and CEC 2015 section 64-218. 1.3 How to Use This Manual This manual provides detailed product information and installation instructions for the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 gateway. -
Page 6: Safety Instruction
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. -
Page 7: Fcc Compliance
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. -
Page 8: Installation
● USB devices, such as USB disk, USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB scanner, etc Ethernet cable is used to connect the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 to an Ethernet router or hub. There is a web server built inside BDG-256/BDG-256P3, which can be visited by type in the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 IP address on a web browser. If the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 is connected to the internet directly or through a router, users may also visit the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 through a website. -
Page 9: Outdoor Installation
4.4 Indoor Installation The BDG-256 and BDG-256P3 gateways can be installed indoors by mounting them directly on a wall. We recommend hardwiring the gateway to the power terminals, but it can also be powered using the included power plug. When using the power plug, it should be plugged into a 120/240Vac outlet (for U.S. - Page 10 Modified 04/13/2023 by JMB...
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Page 11: Connecting To Internet
5. Connecting to Internet 5.1 Using Included Wi-Fi Booster ● Plug the Booster directly into the same outlet as the Gateway or into an outlet within 5ft of the Gateway. ● Insert the TP-Link (Black USB) into the bottom of the Gateway ●... -
Page 12: Connecting To Router Via Wps
● Within 2 minutes, return to the BDG-256 gateway, click on Setting/Ethernet, and press “WPS” (the red button). If the gateway reports the WPS setup is successful, the IP address on the gateway screen will be updated instead of 0.0.0.0 within 5 minutes... -
Page 13: Connecting To Router Without Wps
Connect the BDG gateway to a router with a cable, and a few seconds later, an IP address will appear at the bottom of the BDG-256 screen ● Log on to the webpage: http://BDG_IP/wifi (BDG-IP refers to the IP shown at the bottom of BDG-256 screen, e.g. 10.208.32.52) ●... -
Page 14: Using Smart Movile Devices
Turn on “Personal Hotspot”, and input Wi-Fi Password “my-gateway”. This password is for other devices such as the BDG-256 gateway to connect to this mobile device. ● On the BDG-256 gateway, click on Setting/Ethernet, and choose “Connect to Mobile” or “Link to Mobile” (the green button). ●... -
Page 15: Using Ap (Access Point) Mode
“TP-LINK” WiFi dongle shipped inside the BDG-256 box. ● Click on the AP button on the BDG-256 gateway and follow the instructions to reboot the gateway. Note that after reboot the IP address at the bottom of the gateway is 192.168.99.1 ●... -
Page 16: Using Cell Modem
● Click on Save. Uncheck AP on the BDG-256 gateway touch screen and then reboot the gateway following instructions If Wi-Fi is connected, a signal strength bar at the left upper corner and an IP address at the bottom should be notified. -
Page 17: Commissioning
6. Commissioning 6.1 Inverter/RSD Serial Input Before beginning the process of serial input, it is crucial to have a complete site map to determine the order in which serial numbers will be inputted. It is important to note that the module connected to the longer DC connection on the inverter will end in 1, while the module connected to the shorter DC connection will end in 6.1.A Manually on Device ●... -
Page 18: B Using Usb Barcode Scanner
6.1.B Using USB Barcode Scanner ● 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. -
Page 19: Installer Registration
6.2 Installer Registration ● If you are new to using NEP products, please visit our registration page at https://user.nepviewer.com/pv_manager/register.php?lang=en to create an account for yourself or your company. We recommend providing as much detail as possible to help us better understand your needs. ●... -
Page 20: Homeowner Registration
NEP's solar products. 6.4 Pre-Commissioning Setup ● Begin by connecting the BDG-256 gateway to the internet using one of the three methods outlined in the "BDG-256 Quick Installation Guide." ● Once connected, enter the serial numbers of the inverters using one of the three methods described in the same guide. -
Page 21: Verify And Map Site
6.5 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. -
Page 22: User Interface
The status bar displays the device status, IP address, and current date. It is important to note that after powering on the BDG-256/BDG-256P3, it will take approximately 1-2 minutes to start up and enter the main interface, which initially displays all three numbers as "0."... -
Page 23: Interface Overview
7.3 Energy Functions The BDG-256/BDG-256P3 has a menu bar located at the top of the screen, which provides access to different screen pages related to energy and power. These pages can be accessed by pressing the corresponding menu button. -
Page 24: Settings
7.4 Settings To access the settings of the BDG-256/BDG-256P3, press the "Settings" button located in the tool bar at the top of the screen. This will bring up the settings dialogues. 7.4.A IP Setting ● The BDG-256's IP address can be manually set in the Ethernet settings tab (refer to Figure 15) or obtained through DHCP, which requires a system restart after setting. -
Page 25: C Communication Address Setting
The Communications Address Settings tab (Figure 17) is used to assign power line communication addresses to the micro-inverters that are connected to the BDG-256 gateway. A single gateway can monitor up to 255 micro-inverters, and Inverter-0 on the address list corresponds to the total output of all the inverters connected to the gateway. -
Page 26: Status Bar
7.6 Status Bar ● The status bar, located at the bottom of all display pages, shows the device's current operating status, IP address, and date and time. The status "OK" indicates that the device is operating normally. In case of a malfunction, a 16-bit error code will be displayed in hexadecimal format. -
Page 27: Data Sheets
8. Data Sheets Modified 04/13/2023 by JMB... -
Page 28: Warranty And Production Information
This Limited Warranty is provided by Northern Electric & Power Co. Ltd (NEP) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your BDG-256. This Warranty Period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the authorized point of sale to you, the original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing. -
Page 29: Disclaimer Product
been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment; b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the NEP product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes;...
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