NEP BDM-300X2 Instruction Manual
BDM-600
Installation User Manual
Northern Electric Power Co,. Ltd.
V2.0 rev.2023.2.10
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including, but not limited to, omissions, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material.
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INFORMATION ON THIS DOCUMENT
Target Group
This document is intended for “Qualified Persons" and "End Users".
Tasks marked with a warning symbol and the caption “Qualified Persons” require associated skills to avoid and deal with
the dangers and risks in installing and using the product and tools described in this document.
Tasks not marked do not require particular qualifications and skill sets, and therefore can be performed by end users.
Qualified Persons
Qualified Persons required
Qualified persons are required to be familiar, understand and capable of following all applicable regulations, directives
and laws, and are aware of the potential risks to perform the activities marked in this document.
The following knowledge and skills are required for qualified persons:
Knowledge of how an inverter works and is operated
Knowledge of all applicable standards and directives, including country-specific grid conditions and regulatory
guidelines
Knowledge and training of how to minimize and deal with dangers and risks associated with using, installing, and
repairing electrical devices and installations
Knowledge and training in the installation and commissioning of electrical devices, especially those associated with
PV systems
Knowledge and training of and compliance with this document and all safety information
Knowledge of warranty terms and conditions associated with the product described in this document
"Qualified Person" means he/she is validly licensed from the local authority in:
Safely and properly installing electrical equipment and PV power systems
Safely and properly applying all applicable installation codes in practice
Properly analyzing and minimizing the hazards in performing electrical work and finished works for all persons
and properties involved
Properly selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
End Users
End users can be referred to any who intend to use the product described in these documents, and must avoid
performing tasks marked in this document with requirement for qualified persons.
End users should use this document for a comprehensive understanding of general features and functions involved in the
product, and as a guideline for performing tasks that do not require particular qualifications independently.
DO NOT put this product in use unless it has been successfully installed and commissioned by a qualified person
following described requirements and steps in the section of Installation and Commissioning as well as all applicable
laws and safety regulations.
Content and Structure
This document describes the unpacking, mounting, installation, commissioning, startup, operation, troubleshooting,
maintenance, as well as the disconnection of the produc. Applicable inverter models are listed below:
BDM-600
BDM-600X
BDM-300X2
BDM-600WIFI
This document, as well as any data, images and illustrations included herein, are reduced to the essential information for
the user’s guidance, and therefore deviate from the real product. Update of this document may not be announced.
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For technical problems concerning the products in this document and requiring assistance, please refer to CONTACT.
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Warning Messages
The following warning messages are used in this document, and should be familiarized before installation or operation of
the product.
Failure to follow may result in injury, damage to properties, or a fatal event.
DANGER denotes a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or severe injury.
WARNING denotes a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death or severe or moderate injury.
CAUTION denotes a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE denotes a situation which, if not avoided, that can result in property damage
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Users of these documents are cautioned to familiarize themselves with safety instructions contained in this section and
observe at all time when working.
Users are reminded that all electrical or electronic devices come with residual risks despite compliance with international
safety requirements and careful construction. To prevent injury and property damage, and to ensure long-term operation
of the product, please adhere to all applicable safety instructions in handling and usage of the product.
Danger to life due to electrical shock when live components are touched in opened product
High voltages and energies are present in live components and cables inside the product during operation, e.g.
capacitors, connectors. Touching live components and cables may result in death or severe injuries due to electric
shock.
DO NOT open the product.
DO NOT touch live components.
Danger to life due to electrical shock when live DC cables or components are touched
High DC voltages are present in the DC cables when PV modules are exposed to light. Touching live DC cables or
components may result in death or severe injuries due to electric shock.
DO NOT touch non-insulated parts or cables.
DO NOT touch live components when voltage sources are still connected or just disconnected.
DO NOT connect DC connectors to the product under load.
Personal protective equipment MUST be worn suitably and properly for all work on the product and the
system.
Voltage sources MUST be disconnected from the product before all work.
Danger to life due to electrical shock in case of over-voltages and missing surge protections
Over-voltages may conduct into other properties (e.g. electrical network of the building, connected devices via
network cables or data cables) in the event of a flash or lightning strike when there is no surge protection integrated
in the system. Touching live product, components and cables may result in death or severe injuries due to electric
shock.
Within the same electrical system and network, make sure all devices are integrated in the range of existing
over-voltage protection.
Integrate suitable surge protection to the transition from any cables, products or conductive component within
the system that are laid outdoor to the indoor system.
Danger to life due to electrical shock from touching ungrounded components or from touching live
components in case of a ground fault
Touching ungrounded PV modules, array frame, inverter or live system component, or parts of the system
components that are still live in the event of a ground fault, may result in death or severe injuries due to electric
shock.
PV modules and the array frames, including electrically conductive surfaces, MUST be connected and grounded
in compliance with all applicable regulations.
In the event of a ground fault,
DO NOT touch any parts or frame of the PV array.
DO NOT touch any cables without reliable insulation.
DO NOT connect the product to any strings with ground faults.
Before working on the product, voltage resources MUST be disconnected.
Personal protective equipment MUST be worn suitably and properly for all work.
Risk of Injury from exposure to substances, gases and dusts
In rare cases, damaged electrical components can cause formation of toxic chemicals inside the inverter, in such
presence of substances, gases or dusts. Exposure or inhaling such chemical may result in poisoning, skin irritation
or burns, breathing difficulty and nausea.
Personal protective equipment MUST be worn suitably and properly for all work.
Danger to life due to fire or explosion
In rare cases, operating under fault conditions may generate gas mixture inside any electrical devices, that can be
explosive or inflammable while switching operational state (e.g. switching the product ON/OFF in a ground fault
event). Flying debris from the fire or explosion may result in death or severe injuries.
DO NOT work the DC Switch on the product in the event of ground fault.
Before working on the product, voltage resources MUST be disconnected and fully de-energized.
PV arrays MUST be disconnected using a disconnection device instead of bare hands.
AC circuit breaker (if any) MUST be disconnected.
Risk of injury and property damage due to inappropriate modifications or technical specifications
Modifications or alterations to the product and its connected system are not allowed unless with written permission
of NEP. Unauthorized modifications may cause incompliance with product's technical requirement (e.g. maximum
input voltage or current), that may result in moderate or minor injuries, and property damages.
Any guarantee and warranty claims in such cases will be voided.
Risk of injury due to hot enclosures
Touching parts of product enclosure that may get hot during operation (e.g. heatsink) and may result in burn
injuries.
DO NOT touch any parts other than the cover lid of the product.
Before working on the product, voltage resources MUST be disconnected, and leave the product to cool down
for 30 minutes.
Risk of injury due to weight of product
Lifting the product incorrectly or dropping in transportation or mounting may result in injuries like bruises or muscle
strains.
Make sure to take the weight of product into account in transportation and lifting, and proceed carefully.
To avoid muscle strain or injury, please use proper lifting techniques and any necessary aid/tools.
Personal protective equipment MUST be worn suitably and properly for all work.
Damage to product and property due to wrong output type
The product described in this document is designed to directly tie with and feed power into public utility power grid.
Connecting the product in any other forms of AC output source or equipment may result in product and property
damage.
DO NOT connect AC output of the product to any other sources than the utility grid, which will otherwise void
any guarantees and warranty claims.
Damage to product due to aggressive cleaning agents
For purpose of cleaning, using aggressive chemicals and cleaning agents may cause damage to the product and
components.
Use a wet cloth with clear water to clean the product.
The product must ONLY be connected and operated with PV arrays of protection class II, in accordance with IEC
61730, application class A. The PV modules must also be compatible with this product. Power sources other than
compatible PV arrays MUST not be connected and operate with the product.
The term “danger” describes an issue which, if ignored can cause personal injury.
With the term “attention” a circumstance is listed which may cause property damage if disregarded.
Under “Instructions for Use“, it is pointed out that installation and operating instructions are to be read and
understood before installation or repair.
Under “Caution, hot surface”, it should be noted that surfaces of equipment may be hot and create a burn
hazard.
With “Note Separate Disposal”, it is pointed out that this product may not be disposed of with normal
garbage. An improperly conducted disposal can lead to damage to the environment.
The product complies with essential requirements of relevant directives of EU
INFO denotes information that is important but non safety-relevant for a task or topic.
Label is located on the side of the inverter. The information on the label includes technical data as well as type and serial
number of the device. Safety instructions are listed and explained below:
Danger!
Attention!
Instructions for use!
Caution, hot surface!
Special disposal instructions!
CE mark
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