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Rev. 2017-01-12 

North American Version

Dual Module Microinverter

BDM-600

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Summary of Contents for BDM-600

Page 1: ...433 3252 FAX 81 092 433 3171 China Address No 1 Anhe Rd Tsingtao Export Processing Zone Tsingtao China 266113 TEL 86 532 87963900 FAX 86 532 81100917 Email info northernep com Web h p www northernep com h p www nep japan com h p www micro inverter jp Rev 2017 01 12 North American Version Dual Module Microinverter BDM 600 Installa on and Opera on Manual ...

Page 2: ...Shipping Informa on 05 6 INSTALLATION 05 6 1 Pre installa on 05 6 2 Installa on Steps 06 Step 1 System Layout 06 Step 2 Connect the Wiring Harnesses 07 Step 3 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junc on Box 08 Step 4 Ground the System 08 Step 5 Complete the Connec on Map 09 Step 6 Connect the PV Modules 09 Step 7 Install the BDG 256 Monitoring Gateway 09 7 COMMISSIONING 10 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 9 ...

Page 3: ...ds of power electronics automa c control signal processing and communica ons each holding mul ple U S and world patents in their specialty areas NEP has a complete product line of grid ed solar inverters including 180W 600W micro inverters 1 5kW 5kW single phase solar inverters 10kW 500kW three phase solar inverters and rapid shutdown devices Field deployment results demonstrated high system efficie...

Page 4: ...THIS MANUAL IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTEE INSTALLATIONS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS NOTHING INSIDE THE INVERTER SHOULD BE MODIFIED ONLY NEP APPROVED CABLING SHOULD BE USED TO CONNECT MICROINVERTERS ALL INSTALLATIONS SHOULD FOLLOW THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES ADDITIONAL PROTECTION FOR THE AC WIRING FROM THE INVERTERS SHOULD BE PROVIDED AND MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL AND NATIONAL WIR...

Page 5: ...rail or frame a ach clamps 2 per microinverter AC junc on boxes mul ple op ons possible Cordgrip with locknut or strain relief fi ng one per branch circuit A subpanel may be required for systems with mul ple branch circuits Cable clips Sockets wrenches torque wrench mul meter small flat head screwdriver and mirror with extension rod Lightning and surge suppressor recommended 5 3 Lightning and Surge ...

Page 6: ...NSTALLED ON ALL UNUSED AC CONNECTORS UNUSED AC BDM 600 WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS ARE LIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS ENERGIZED BY T The AC branch circuit should look as pictured below 6 2 Installa on Steps WARNING CONNECT BDM 600S TO THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY GRID ONLY AFTER RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE UTILITY COMPANYAND LOCAL AHJ WARNING BE AWARE THAT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN CONNECT BDM 600 TO THE ...

Page 7: ...ou create Step 6 Connect the PV Modules Connect all AC all system inter wiring connec ons prior to installing the PV modules 1 Mount the PV modules in the posi ons corresponding to their associated BDM 600 microinverter Each BDM 600 comes with two sets of oppositely sexed DC connectors 2 Connect the posi ve DC wire from the first PV module to the nega vely marked DC connector male pin on the BDM 60...

Page 8: ...nica ng to the BDG 256 Green communica ng to the BDG 256 Status grounding fault The LED light is in solid red color In case of a fault the BDM 600 enters a protec ve mode and stops outputing power The fault message is usually sent to a connected BDG 256 gateway through the power line communica on The error message is then displayed on the screen of BDG 256 gateway by a 16 bit error code The table ...

Page 9: ...talled to reduce the interference to PLC communica on If there are two or more separate BDM systems close by it is highly recommended to install LCF for each micro inverter system to block interference from adjacent other systems 7 If the problem persists please call customer support at NEP WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE BDM 600 IT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IF TROUBLESHOOTING METHOD...

Page 10: ...ower Grid Frequency Hz 59 3 60 5 Adjustable THD 3 at rated power Power Factor 0 99 at rated power SYSTEM EFFICIENCY CEC Efficiency 95 5 Night Time Tire Loss W 0 11 PROTECTION FUNCTIONS Over Under Voltage Protec on Yes Over Under Frequency Protec on Yes An Islanding Protec on Yes Over Current Protec on Yes Reverse DC Polarity Protec on Yes Overload Protec on Yes Ground Fault Detec on Integrated Prote...

Page 11: ... NEP product specifica ons including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by NEP or its authorized service centers herea er ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e the product if its original iden fica on trade mark serial number markings have been defa...

Page 12: ...or Code s Brief Fault Descrip on and Photos monitoring gateway is required for verifica on Installa on Informa on Modules Used Modules Quan ty Inverters quan ty per string Installa on Company Name Installer Name For the informa on on our warranty terms and condi ons please see our website www northernep com en All fields must be completed in order to process claim Customer Signature Date All rights ...

Page 13: ...12 0011 福岡市博多区博多駅前 3 10 24 藤井ビル 1F TEL 81 092 433 3252 FAX 81 092 433 3171 China Address No 1 Anhe Rd Tsingtao Export Processing Zone Tsingtao China 266113 TEL 86 532 87963900 FAX 86 532 81100917 Email info northernep com Web h p www northernep com h p www nep japan com h p www micro inverter jp ...

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