NORTHERN ELECTRIC BDG-256 Manuale utente

Installation and Operation Manual

BDG-256 Gateway

Modified 04/13/2023 by JMB

Contents

Contents-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

COMPANY PROFILE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4

1. INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

1.1 Prefix-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

1.2 Standards Compliance---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5

1.3 How to Use This Manual------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5

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

5.2 Connecting to Router via WPS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

5.3 Connecting to Router Without WPS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

5.4 Using Smart Movile Devices------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14

5.5 Using AP (Access Point) Mode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

5.6 Using Cell Modem------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16

5.7 Test Internet Connection--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

5.8 Mobile App--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

6. Commissioning-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

6.1 Inverter/RSD Serial Input----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

6.1.A Manually on Device------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

6.1.B Using USB Barcode Scanner--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

6.1.C Using Web Browser--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

6.2 Installer Registration--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

6.3 Homeowner Registration----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

6.4 Pre-Commissioning Setup---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

6.4 Create a Site on NEP Website---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

6.5 Verify and Map Site-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21

6.6 Commission the Gateway and Confirm Site Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

6.7 Grant Homeowner Access to Module View (Optional)-------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

7. User Interface-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.1 Main Interface----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.2 Interface Overview----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

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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

What does this warranty not cover?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28

Disclaimer Product-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29

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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.

Our headquarters are located in Tsingtao, a major industrial center and trading port in

northeastern China. Our campus occupies over 18 acres in the Tsingtao Export Processing Zone,

with more than 650,000 square feet of building space. We plan to connect our campus through a

micro smart grid demo community, powered by solar, wind, and micro turbines. In addition to our

headquarters, we have operation offices Pleasonton, USA.

Our founders are well-known experts in the fields of power electronics, automatic control, signal

processing, and communications. Each of our founders has multiple U.S. and world patents in their

specialty areas, and received Ph.D. degrees from top universities in North America. They each have

over 10 years of engineering and management experience in leading U.S. companies.

NEP offers a complete product line of grid-tied solar inverters, including micro inverters ranging

from 180W to 2000W, and industry leading Rapid Shutdown Devices (RSD). Our field deployment

results have demonstrated the high efficiency and reliability of NEP solar inverters.

At NEP, we are committed to developing Clean, Reliable, Affordable, and Efficient products for our

customers worldwide.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Prefix

The BDG-256/BDG-256P3 communication gateway for BDM micro inverters. 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 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. Please read through this manual before installation and operation.

WARNING: This indicates a situation where failure to follow instructions may be a safety hazard or cause

equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow

instructions carefully.

1.4 Label

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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. ANY MODIFICATION TO THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE PRODUCT MAY RESULT IN MALFUNCTION

OR DAMAGE, AND MAY ALSO VOID THE PRODUCT'S WARRANTY.

ALL INSTALLATION SHOULD FOLLOW THE LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES.

WHEN THE PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY IS EXPOSED TO LIGHT, IT SUPPLIES A DC VOLTAGE TO THE PVG RSD

THIS PHOVOLTAIC RAPIC SHUTDOWN EQUIPMENT (PVRSE) DOES NOT PERFORM ALL OF THE FUNCTIONS OF A

COMPLETE PHOTOVOLTAIC RAPIC SHUTDOWN SYSTEM (PVRSS). THIS PVRSE MUST BE INSTALLED WITH OTHER

EQUIPMENT TO FORM A COMPLETE PVRSS THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC (NFPA 70) SECTION 690.12

FOR CONTROLLED CONDUCTORS OUTSIDE THE ARRAY. OTHER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN OR ON THIS PV SYSTEM

MAY ADVERSLY AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE PVRSS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE

THAT THE COMPLETED PV SYSTEM MEETS THE RAPIC SHUTDOWN FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS. THIS EQUIPMENT

MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

●Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

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4. INSTALLATION

4.1 Check the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 shipping box for the following items:

●BDG-256/BDG-256P3 Communications Gateway

●AC power cord (BDG-256)

●BDG-256/BDG-256P3 Communications Gateway Installation and Operation Manual and Warranty

For BDG-256, there are three types of AC power code for three major regions of the world.

For BDG-256P3, the wires are connected following the marks on the gateway

4.2 Other Parts and Tools

●Ethernet cable

●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.

USB devices can be connected to the BDG-256/BDG-256P3 through the USB connecter. Multiple types of USB devices are

supported by BDG-256/BDG-256P3, including USB disk, USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB scanner, etc.

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4.3 Outdoor Installation

When installed outdoors, the BDG-256 must be housed inside a weatherproof outdoor enclosure. An enclosure is

included with your purchase of the Gateway. For installations in the U.S. and Japan, the L1 and L2 wires must be

connected to the power terminal located inside the weatherproof outdoor enclosure. For installations in Europe, the L

and N wires must be connected to the power terminal inside the weatherproof outdoor enclosure.

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. and Japan) or a 230Vac outlet (for Europe and

other countries). If the power plug is connected to an outlet, it should not have GFCI protection.

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