NORTHERN ELECTRIC BDG-256 User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
BDG-256 Gateway
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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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