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Rev. 2017-01-12 

Dual Module Macroinverter

BDM-500

Installation and Operation Manual

 

    

Summary of Contents for BDM-500

Page 1: ...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 Rev 2017 01 12 Dual Module Macroinverter BDM 500 Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...Shipping Information 05 6 INSTALLATION 05 6 1 Pre installation 05 6 2 Installation Steps 06 Step 1 System Layout 06 Step 2 Connect theWiring Harnesses 07 Step 3 Install the AC Branch Circuit Junction Box 08 Step 4 Ground the System 08 Step 5 Complete the Connection Map 09 Step 6 Connect the PV Modules 09 Step 7 Install the BDG 256 Monitoring Gateway 09 7 COMMISSIONING 10 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1...

Page 3: ... fields 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 e...

Page 4: ...OW 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 ...

Page 5: ... parts MLPE 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 Lightnin...

Page 6: ... PROTECTIVE END CAPS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON ALL UNUSED AC CONNECTORS UNUSED AC BDM 500 WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS ARE LIVE WHEN THE SYSTEM IS ENERGIZED The AC branch circuit should look as pictured below 7 6 2 Installation Steps WARNING CONNECT BDM 500S TO THE ELECTRICAL UTILITY GRID ONLY AFTER RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE UTILITY COMPANYAND LOCAL AHJ WARNING BE AWARE THAT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONN...

Page 7: ...ay from the map you create Step6 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 500 microinverter Each BDM 500 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 p...

Page 8: ...ommunica ng to the BDG 256 Green communica ng to the BDG 256 11 Status grounding fault The LED light is in solid red color In case of a fault the BDM 500 enters a protec ve mode and stops output ng 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...

Page 9: ...may be installed 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 500 IT CONTAINS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IF TROUBLESHOOT...

Page 10: ...3 at rated power 3 at rated power 3 at rated power Power Factor 0 99 at rated power 0 99 at rated power 0 99 at rated power SYSTEM EFFICIENCY CEC Efficiency 95 5 95 5 95 5 Night Time Tire Loss W 0 11 0 11 0 11 PROTECTION FUNCTIONS Over Under Voltage Protec on Yes Yes Yes Over Under Frequency Protec on Yes Yes Yes An Islanding Protec on Yes Yes Yes Over Current Protec on Yes Yes Yes Reverse DC Polari...

Page 11: ...n biological infesta ons or input voltage that creates opera ng condi ons beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the 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 ...

Page 12: ... s 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 righ...

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