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NEP (Northern Electric Power) BDM-800
Manufacturer documented global (NA 240 V / 208 V, international 230 V) verified Sept. 2, 2026
UNKNOWN
Identity
| category | microinverters |
| certificate_id | SAA 152167 (printed on the v3 datasheet) |
| generation | v3 datasheet generation |
| manufacturer | NEP (Northern Electric Power) |
| model | BDM-800 |
| mpn | BDM-800 |
| product_family | BDM series balcony/dual-module microinverter |
| product_status | active |
| region | global (NA 240 V / 208 V, international 230 V) |
Electrical
| ac_coupling_compatibility | UNKNOWN |
| ac_rated_power_w | 768 |
| grid_profiles |
['California Rule 21', 'HECO', 'IEEE 1547', 'VDE-AR-N 4105', 'VDE V 0126-1-1/A1', 'AS 4777.2', 'TOR Erzeuger Typ A']
BDM-800 MICROINVERTER - Important product information (v3 datasheet) — Certifications & Compliance block, 'Grid Code - North America' and 'Grid Code - International'
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| max_dc_input_power_w | 650W x2 (1300W total recommended) |
| max_dc_voltage_v | 60 |
| max_input_current_a | 17A x2 |
| max_short_circuit_current_a | 20A x2 |
| monitoring_protocol | integrated monitoring + PLC with NEP BDG256 gateway |
| mppt_range_v | 22-55 |
| num_mppt | 1 |
| supported_module_power_range_w | up to two 600W modules |
Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 42 |
| height_mm | 250 |
| mounting_bolt_size | UNKNOWN |
| mounting_type | ['rooftop', 'balcony rail'] |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| torque_specs | UNKNOWN |
| weight_kg |
2.9
BDM-800 MICROINVERTER - Important product information (v3 datasheet) — Mechanical, '6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)'
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| width_mm |
268
BDM-800 MICROINVERTER - Important product information (v3 datasheet) — Mechanical, '8.8" x 8.2" x 1.38" (268 x 250 x 42 mm)'
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Installation
| clearance_bottom_mm | UNKNOWN |
| clearance_top_mm | UNKNOWN |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor and outdoor; suitable for wet locations (datasheet 'Environment Category') |
| mounting_orientation | UNKNOWN |
Environment
| cooling_method | natural convection |
| ip_rating |
IP-66 / IP-67
BDM-800 MICROINVERTER - Important product information (v3 datasheet) — Mechanical, 'Enclosure Rating NEMA-6 / IP-66 / IP-67'
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| nema_rating | NEMA-6 |
| operating_temperature_c | -40 to +85 (operating); ambient -40 to +65 |
| pollution_degree | PD 3 |
| storage_temperature_c | UNKNOWN |
Interfaces & connectors
| ac_terminal_type | UNKNOWN |
| cloud_api | NEP monitoring portal via BDG-256 gateway |
| ethernet | False |
| powerline_communication | power line communication to NEP BDG-256 / BDG-256P3 gateway |
| protocol_notes | Grid parameters are configurable through the BDG-256 or BDG-256P3 gateway (datasheet footnote). |
| pv_connector_type | UNKNOWN (not stated in the fetched datasheets) |
| rs485 | UNKNOWN |
| wifi | a separate 'BDM-800 Wi-Fi' variant is listed in third-party directories; not confirmed in the fetched NEP documents |
Controls & display
| display_type | none |
| leds | LED light indicator |
| local_display | False |
Protection
| afci | NEC 2020 690.11 DC arc-fault compliant; NEC 2020 705.12 AC arc-fault compliant |
| anti_islanding | yes |
| ground_fault_protection | integrated GFDI |
| integrated_breakers_fuses | AC overcurrent protection rating 20 A |
| over_current | yes |
| over_temperature | UNKNOWN |
| over_voltage | yes (over/under voltage protection) |
| overvoltage_category | II (PV) / III (AC mains) |
| rapid_shutdown |
NEC 2020 690.12 compliant
BDM-800 MICROINVERTER - Important product information (v3 datasheet) — Protection Functions, 'Rapid Shutdown (NEC 2020 690.12) Compliant'
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| reverse_polarity | yes (reverse DC polarity protection) |
| under_voltage | yes |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| grid_codes | ['California Rule 21', 'HECO', 'IEEE 1547', 'VDE-AR-N 4105', 'VDE V 0126-1-1/A1', 'AS 4777.2', 'TOR Erzeuger Typ A'] |
| other | ['NEC 2020 690.11', 'NEC 2020 690.12', 'NEC 2020 705.12'] |
| regional | ['SAA 152167'] |
| safety | ['UL 1741 SB', 'UL 1741-SA', 'CSA C22.2 No. 107.1', 'IEC/EN 62109-1', 'IEC/EN 62109-2'] |
Warranty & service
| design_life_years | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | UNKNOWN (not stated in either fetched NEP datasheet) |
Documents
certificate
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
UL 1741-SB Certification 201026118GZU-001 — located, not retrieved
datasheet
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
BDM-800 (T) Datasheet 20241216 — located, not retrieved
rev 20241216
installation-manual
{# Located but never retrieved: listed, but deliberately not linked, and it
backs no stored value. #}
BDM-800 & BDM-600 installation manual v5 — located, not retrieved
rev v5
product-page
BDM-800 Microinverter official product page
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| CEC Weighted Average Efficiency | 96.50% |
| Compatible microinverters | Compatible with BDM-650 and BDM-550 (v3 datasheet); BDM-300, BDM-250, BDM-300x2 (product page) |
| Inrush Current (Peak/Duration) | 9.4 A / 15 us |
| MPPT Tracking Accuracy | >99.5% |
| Max Backfeed Current to the Array | 0.8 Adc |
| Max Fault Current | 9.6 A peak |
| Max Units per 20A Branch | 5 @240V; 4 @208V; 4 @230V |
| Night-Time Standby Loss | 0.11 W |
| Overcurrent Protection | 20 A |
| Overvoltage Category | II (PV) / III (AC Mains) |
| Pollution Degree | PD 3 |
| Rated AC Power (3-phase variants) | 700 W @ 3ph 208V; 800 W @ 3ph 277/480V |