NORTHERN ELECTRIC RVG-1 User manual

USA
Address: 2570 N. First Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131
TEL: [phone]
Japan
Address: 〒810-0012 福岡県福岡市中央区白金１丁目２１−１６２階
TEL: [phone]
China
Address: Shouchuang Center, No.6 Changcheng South Road,Chengyang District,
Qingdao, China, 266109
TEL: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.northernep.com
Ver 2020-07
PVG-1/2/3/4 PVG-C/-D1-D2
Rapid Shutdown Device
Installa�on and Opera�on Manual

COMPANY PROFILE 1
1. INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Prex 2
1.2 Standards Compliance 2
1.3 How to Use This Manual 2
1.4 Label 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION 3
3. FCC COMPLIANCE 3
4. INSTALLATION 4
4.1 Aach PVGs to the Racking
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6. PV PANEL MONITORING USING BDG 256 (OPTIONAL) 7
7. SPECIFICATION 8
8.MODELS AND MARKING
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8.2 PVG 1 xy 10
8.3 PVG 4 P xy 10
8.4 PVG 4 L xy 11
8.5 PVG 4 LR xy 11
8.6 PVG 4 H xy 11
8.7 PVG 4 B xy 11
9. SYSTEM MARK 12
10. WARRANTY AND
CONTENTS
4.2PVG System Diagram
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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8.1PV Connector Opons
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COMPANY PROFILE
Northern Electric & Power Inc. (NEP) was founded in the United States and has
manufacturing and R&D facilities in China. The mission of the company is to develop
cutting-edge clean energy technologies and provide state- of-the-art solar inverter
products to its customers.The rst round of investment to the company was US$20
Million, with a planned total investment of US$50 Million. The company is
headquartered in the city of Tsingtao, a major industrial center and trading port in
the northeastern China. The company campus occupies more than 18 acres in the
Tsingtao Export Processing Zone, and has more than 650,000 square feet building
space. The campus is planned to be connected through a micro smart grid demo
community and powered by electricityfrom s olar, wind and micro turbines.Outside
China, the company has operation oces in Chicago, U.S. and Vancouver, Canada.
The technology founders of the company are well-known experts in the elds of
power electronics, automatic control, signal processing, and communications.
Each of the founders has multiple U.S. and world patents in their specialty areas.
They received Ph.D. degrees from top universities in North America, and each has
more than 10 years engineering and management experiences in leading U.S.
companies.
NEP has a complete product line of grid-tied solar inverters, including180W~500W
micro inverters, 1.5kW~5kW single phase solar inverters, and 10kW~500kW
three-phase solar inverters. Field deployment results demonstratedhigh system
eciency and reliability of NEP solar inverters.
NEP is committed to develop Clean, Reliable, Aordable and Ecient (CARE)
products for worldwide customers.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Prex
Dear customer, thank you for choosing the PVG rapid shutdown devices. We hope you will nd
our products meet your need for renewable energy. Meantime, we appreciate your feedback
regarding our products.
1.2 Standards Compliance
PVG rapid shutdown devices comply 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 PVG
rapid shutdown devices (RSD). 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
The label is located on the side of the inverter. The information on the label includes technical
data as well as type, rmware version and serial number of the device. Safety instructions on
the label are listed and explained below:
Danger!
The term “danger” describes an issue which, if ignored can cause
personal injury.
Attention!
With the term “attention” a circumstance is listed which may
cause property damage if disregarded.
Instructions for use!
Under “Instructions for Use“, it is pointed out that installation and
operating instructions are to be read and understood before
installation or repair.
Caution, hot surface!
Under “Caution, hot surface”, it should be noted that surfaces of
equipment may be hot and create a burn hazard.
Special disposal instructions!
With “Note Separate Disposal”, it is pointed out that this product
may not be disposed of with normal garbage. An improperl
y
conducted disposal can lead to damage to the environment.
CE mark
The product complies with essential requirements of relevant
directives of EU
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.
BESIDES THE CABLE CONNECTORS, NOTHING INSIDE THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE
MODIFIED.
ALL INSTALLATION SHOULD FOLLOW THE LOCAL ELECTRIC CODES.
WARNING:
WHEN THE PHOTOVOLTAICARRAY IS EXPOSED TOLIGHT, IT SUPPLIES ADC VOLTAGETO
THE PVG RSD.
WARNING:
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 MEETSTHE RAPIC SHUTDOWN FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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 inaccordance 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 o
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 betweenthe equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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4. INSTALLATION
WARNING: PVG IS A DEVICE WITH MEMORY. IF THE LAST STATE OF A PVG IS
UNKNOWN, PLEASE TESTAND CONFIRM IT IS AT OFF STATE BEFORE W IRING.
ON-STATE PVGS MAY RESULT IN HIGH VOLTAGE ONTHE PV STRINGS. BE AWARE THAT
INSTALLATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT INCLUDES RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
4.1 Attach PVGs to the Racking
Mount PVGs on the racking use hardwarerecommended by module racking vendor.
Recommend bolt size of 1/4" and torque no more than 76 in lbs.
If the PVG is mounted at the back of a PV panel,installer shall follow PVmodule installation
instructions. The minimum distance betweenany portion ofPVG to the back of the PV panel
shall beat least 0.5 in.
4.2 PVG System Diagram
4.2.1 PVG-1 System Diagram
4.2.2 PVG-4 System Diagram
Port PV-1 must be connected to a PV panel to power the PVG.Cables (PV+ and PV-) of
an unused PV port shall be connected.
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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: PVG RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM SHALL BE CHECKED AFTER
INSTALLATION.TEST SHALL BEDONEAT DAYTIME, AND BY MANULLAY PUSH ING DOWN
THE EMERGENCY BUTTONOR DISCONNECTING AC POWER SUPPLY. AT 1FT AWAY FROM
THE PV ARRAY (CONTROLLED ZONE), THE DC VOLTAGE ACROSS ANY PV CONDUCTORS
AND BETWEEN ANY PV CONDUCTORS AND GROUND SHALL DROPTO LESS THAN 30 VDC
WITHIN 30 SECONDS. INSIDE THE CONTROLLED ZONE, THE DC VOLTAGE ACROSS ANY PV
CONDUCTORS AND BETWEEN ANY PV CONDUCTORS AND GROUND SHALL DROP TO LESS
THAN 80 VDC WITHIN 30 SECONDS.
WARNING: PVG RAPID SHUTDOWN SYSTEM SHALL BE CHECKED REGULARLY TO MAKE
SURE IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.TEST SHALL BEDONE AT DAYTIME, AND BY MANULLAY
PUSHING DOWN THE EMERGENCY BUTTON OR DISCONNECTING AC POWER SUPPLY. AT
1FT AWAY FROM THE PV ARRAY (CONTROLLED ZONE), THEDC VOLTAGE ACROSS ANY PV
CONDUCTORS AND BETWEEN ANY PV CONDUCTORS AND GROUND SHALL DROP TO LESS
THAN 30 VDC WITHIN 30 SECONDS. INSIDE THE CONTROLLED ZONE, THE DC VOLTAGE
ACROSS ANY PV CONDUCTORS AND BETWEEN ANY PV CONDUCTORS AND GROUND
SHALL DROP TO LESS THAN 80 VDC WITHIN 30 SECONDS.
PVGS are powered by theoutput ofPV panels. Thus rapid shutdownor turn-on is operable
during daytime when the PV panel is energized.Rapid shutdown can be activated by oneof the
following two operations:
Option-1 DisconnectAC power supply
Option-2 (OPTION) Press the E-STOP buttonattached to the PVG controller
To re-connect the PV panels, a re-connection command can besent to each PVG by the
following steps:
Option-1: Reconnect AC power supply
Option-2: (OPTION) Release the E-Stop buttonattached to the PVG controller
This operation can only be done at day time since the PVG is powered by PV panels.
6. PV PANEL MONITORING USING BDG-256
(OPTIONAL)
Using BDG-256 gateway, DC current, voltage, power, daily energy, and temperature of
each PV panel can be monitored using MICROVIEWER locally, or NEPVIEWER remotely.
BDG-256 usage should refer to the BDG-256 gateway manual.
 Connection of BDG-256 and PVG-C
 Connection of BDG-256 and PVG-C-D1
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7. SPECIFICATION
PVG-n (n=1/2/3/ 4) PV Guard
INPUT (DC)
Max DC Open Circuit Voltage (Vdc)
90Vdc per input
Max DC Input Current (Adc)
15
OUTPUT(DC)
Maximum Output Current (Adc)
15
Maximum Output Voltage (Vdc)
0 ~ Voc(*n)
SYSTEM
PV Cable
12 AWG
Maximum System Voltage (Vdc)
1000/1500
Communicaons
DC Power Line
PROTECTION
Protection Degree
NEMA-6
Ambient Temperature
-40C——+85C
Product Safety Compliance
UL 1741
CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
NEC 2014/2017 690.12
Canada CEC 2015 64-218
PVG-C PV Guard Remote Controller
INPUT (DC)
DC Input
5V, 2Adc
SYSTEM
Maximum System Voltage (Vdc)
1000/1500
Communications
DC Power Line
PROTECTION
Protecon Degree
NEMA-1
Ambient Temperature
-20C——+85C
Product Safety Compliance
UL 1741
CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
NEC 2014/2017 690.12
Canada CEC 2015 64-218
CONTROL Optional Controls
On
-
Grid / O
-
Grid
Primary / Secondary
5Vdc output for relay
MONITORING Optional Monitoring Panel-by-Panel with BDG-256
PVG-C-D1 PV Guard Remote Controller
INPUT (AC)
AC Input
100~480Vac, 0.2Aac
SYSTEM
Maximum System Voltage (Vdc)
1000/1500
Communications
DC Power Line
PROTECTION
Protecon Degree
NEMA-1
Ambient Temperature
-20C——+85C
Product Safety Compliance
UL 1741
CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
NEC 2014/2017 690.12
Canada CEC 2015 64-218
CONTROL Oponal Controls
On-Grid / O-Grid
Primary / Secondary
5Vdc output for relay
MONITORING Oponal Monitoring Panel-by-Panel with BDG-256
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PVG-C-D2 PV Guard Remote Controller
INPUT (DC)
DC Input
12Vdc, 1Adc
SYSTEM
Maximum System Voltage (Vdc)
1000/1500
Communicaons
DC Power Line
PROTECTION
Protection Degree
NEMA-1
Ambient Temperature
-20C——+85C
Product Safety Compliance
UL 1741
CSA C22.2 No. 107.1
NEC 2014/2017 690.12
Canada CEC 2015 64-218
MONITORING Oponal Monitoring Panel-by-Panel with BDG-256
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8.MODELS AND MARKING
8.1PV Connector Options
xy Manufacturer Male Connector Female Connector
A1 Stäubli Electrical Connectors (MC) PV-KST 4/6X-UR PV-KBT4/6X-UR
B1 QC Connectors QC4.10 QC4.10
C1 Xietong Connectors PV-XT101.1 PV-XT101.1
D1 Amphenol Helios H4 Helios H4
8.2 PVG -1-xy
8.3 PVG -4-P-xy
8.4 PVG -4-L-xy
8.5 PVG -4-LR -xy
8.6 PVG -4-H-xy
8.7 PVG -4-B -xy
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9. SYSTEM MARK
The following label shall be permanently placed close to the PVG-C remote controller.
10. WARRANTY AND PRODUCTION INFORMATION
What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?
This Limited Warranty is provided by Northern Electric & Power Co. Ltd (NEP) and covers
defects in workmanship and materials in your PVG and PVG-C. This Warranty
Period lasts for 10 years from the date of purchase at theauthorized point of sale to you, the
original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in wring. You will be required to
demonstrate proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired
poron of the Warranty Period. Subsequent owners also require original proof of purchase
as described in "What proof of purchase is required?"
What will NEP do?
During the Warranty Period, NEP will, at its option, repair the product (if economically
feasible) or replace the defecve product free of charge, provided that you nofy NEP of the
product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that NEP throughinspection
establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.
NEP will, at its opon, use new and/or recondioned parts in performing warranty repair and
building replacement products. NEP reservesthe right to use parts or products of original or
improved design in the repair or replacement. NEP repairs or replaces a product, its warranty
connues for the remaining poron of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date
of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all
parts removed from repaired products become the property of NEP.
How do you get service?
If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If
you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service,
contact NEP directly at:
Northern Electric & Power Inc
Email：[e-mail]
What does this warranty not cover?
Claims are limited to repair and replacement or if in NEP's discreon that is not
possible, reimbursement up to the purchase price paid for the product. NEP will be
liable to you only for direct damages suered by you and only up to a maximum
amount equal to the purchase price of the product.
This Limited Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operaon of the
product or cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal,
installaon, or troubleshoong of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty
does not apply to and NEP will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: a)
the product if it has 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 re, water,
generalized corrosion, biological infestaons, or input voltage that creates operang
condions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the NEP product
specica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caon (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been
defaced, altered, or removed; f) the product if it is located outside of thecountry
where it was purchased; and g) any consequential losses that are attributable to the
product losing power whether by product malfuncon, installaon error or misuse.
Disclaimer Product
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY NEP IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR NEP PRODUCT AND IS,
WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES,
REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT,
TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT,
STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT
REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL NEP BE LIABLE FOR: (a) ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, OR
OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, EVEN IF NEP HAS BEEN ADVISED, OR HAD
REASON TO KNOW, OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE, (b) ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT,
PUSH RAPID SHUTDOWN
BUTTON TO SHUT
DOWN PV SYSTEM
AND REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD
IN THE ARRAY
SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED
WITH RAPID SHUTDOWN
SOLAR ELECTRIC
RV PANELS
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WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF NEP'S NEGLIGENCE, AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR
FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT
TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM, AND (c) ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF
MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.
IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER (RATHER THAN A PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT IN THE COURSE OF A BUSINESS) AND
PURCHASED THE PRODUCT IN A MEMBER STATE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS AS A CONSUMER UNDER THE EUROPEAN UNION PRODUCT WARRANTY
DIRECTIVE 1999/44/EC AND AS SUCH DIRECTIVE HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER
STATE WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE PRODUCT. FURTHER, WHILE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM EU MEMBERSTATE TO EU MEMBERSTATE
OR, IF YOU DID NOT PURCHASE THE PRODUCT IN AN EU MEMBER STATE, INTHE COUNTRY YOU PURCHASED THE
PRODUCT WHICH MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY ANDJURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION..
Warranty Card
Customer Information
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Tel: Fax: E-mail:
System Information
Fault Product(s) Serial Numbers:
System Commissioning Date: Product Models:
No. of Products Used: Bill of Lading Date:
Fault Product(s) Quantities: Fault Time/Date:
Fault Message(s) or Code(s):
Brief Fault Descripon and Photos:
Installation Information
Modules Used:
Modules Quantity: NEP Product quanty per string:
Installation Company Name:
Installer Name:
For the information on our warranty terms and conditions,
please see our website: www.northernep.com/en
All fields must be completed in order to process claim.
Customer Signature: Date:
*All rights reserved by NEP. This information is subject to changes without notice.
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USA
Address: 2570 N. First Street, Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95131
TEL: [phone]
Japan
Address: 〒810-0012 福岡県福岡市中央区白金１丁目２１−１６２階
TEL: [phone]
China
Address: ShouchuanCenter, No.6 Changcheng South Road,Chengyang District,
Qingdao, China, 266109
TEL: [phone]
Email: inf[email protected]
Web: http://www.northernep.com
http://www.micro-inverter.jp