Victron Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC Battery Charger

Victron Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC Battery Charger

Features:

• 12-50A Non-Isolated DC-DC Charger
• Intelligent Charge Algorithms
• Built-in Smart Bluetooth
• Fully Configurable
• 98.5 Efficiency
• Engine Running Detection
• Efficient Cooling
• Smart Alternator Compatibility
• Parallel to Increase Output Current
• Complete Electronic Protection
• Low Temperature Shutdown & Undervoltage Protection
• IP65 Rated
• Works with VictronConnect
• Remote Monitoring Optional

The Orion XS, engineered from the ground up, redefines DC-DC battery-to-battery charging. Ideal for dual battery systems charged by an intelligent alternator. This device not only ensures top-tier performance but also guarantees the safety of your system.

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The Orion XS serves as a DC-DC battery charger or as a power supply, offering a wide input and output voltage range. This is especially significant in the case of vehicles with a Euro 5 or Euro 6 smart alternator, which often supplies too low charging voltage even when the engine is running or when extended cable lengths, as is often the case in boats and RVs, lead to voltage drops. In such scenarios, precise and controlled charging is imperative to fully charge the service battery while protecting the starter/input battery from discharge.

More Product Features:

Adjustable Charging Current: 

The charge current is adjustable with a minimum step size of 0.1A. via VictronConnect.

Smart Alternator Compatibility:

An integrated mechanism detects whether the engine is running (engine shutdown detection), which only activates the charger when the alternator supplies power. This ensures that the charger only draws power when the alternator is supplying power, i.e. when the engine is running.

Adaptive 4-stage Charge Algorithm:

For lead acid batteries, it is important that during shallow discharges the absorption time is kept short in order to prevent overcharging of the battery. After a deep discharge, the absorption time is automatically increased to make sure that the battery is completely recharged. The Orion XS includes fully programmable charging algorithms and eight pre-programmed battery settings.

Low-Temperature Shutdown and Input Undervoltage Protection:

To prevent damage to lithium batteries the charger will turn off automatically at low temperatures. It will also shut down when the input voltage drops below a configurable lockout value and restart when the input voltage rises above the restart value, this is to protect the input source ie. the starter battery from deep discharge.

Remote On/Off:

The Orion XS can be switched on and off remotely via the remote on/off connector or the VictronConnect App. Typical applications include wiring a switch or Battery Management System (BMS).

Comprehensive Electronic Protection:

The protections include overload, short circuits and excessive temperatures. The charger is protected against over-temperature by reducing the output power when the maximum product temperature is reached.

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Can be Paralleled to Increase the Output Current:

An unlimited number of units can be connected in parallel.

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Bluetooth Smart Enabled:

Built-in Bluetooth Smart: The wireless solution to change settings, monitor activities and update the Orion XS software using Apple and Android smartphones, tablets or other devices. Various parameters can be adjusted with the VictronConnect App.

Instant Readout: The VictronConnect App can display key data, including warnings and alarms, on the Device list page without the need to connect to the product.

VE.Smart Networking: Use VE.Smart Networking to receive Vsense, Tsense and Isense data over the wireless network for your Orion XS DC-DC battery charger, for example, from a BMV, a SmartShunt, or a Smart Battery Sense. The charger uses the available information from the battery to optimise the charging parameters. This improves charging efficiency and extends battery life.

VE.Direct Port:

For a wired connection to a GX device such as the Cerbo GX or Ekrano GX, PC or other devices. Enables advanced monitoring, control and diagnostics from anywhere (requires a GX device connected to the internet and VRM Portal) or locally via the Remote Console.

IP65 Protection:

The Orion XS complies with an ingress protection rating of IP65. This means the product is dust-tight and protected against heavy rain.

Applications:

Marine

RV's

Caravans

Off-Grid Systems

Tiny Houses

Cabins

More about Victron:

Victron Energy has a strong, unrivalled reputation for technical innovation, reliability, and build quality. Their products are widely considered to be a professional choice for independent electric power. Efficiently combining two or more distinct power sources is what they do best. Their products include sinewave inverters, sinewave inverters/chargers, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, transfer switches, battery monitors and more.