Chassis-mounted DC/DC converter Orion XS

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Overview
The Orion XS DC-DC charger uses engine power to charge a service battery, combining high charging power with an ultra-compact, rugged design. Available in 12 V single-voltage versions and a mixed-voltage 1400 model (12 V / 24 V), it supports dual-battery arrangements and can operate as a DC–DC converter for mixed-voltage systems.

Key features

• Ultra-compact high-power DC-DC charger for tight, hot compartments
• Up to 98.5% charging efficiency
• Engine-running detection to avoid charging when engine is off
• Input current limiting to protect alternators, including smart alternators
• Fully configurable charging voltage and current for lithium and lead‑acid chemistries (AGM, Gel, flooded)
• Eight battery presets; fully customisable via the VictronConnect app
• Parallel operation supported to increase total output current
• Aluminium PCB acting as heat sink for full rated output up to 40°C before thermal derating
• IP65-rated electronics enclosure and comprehensive electrical protections

Monitoring & connectivity

• Configurable by VictronConnect (Bluetooth) with firmware updates and settings
• VE.Smart networking for wireless data sharing and voltage/temperature compensation
• VE.Direct port for wired communication to GX/remote monitoring (VRM) and DVCC support
• Optional remote monitoring and VRM integration for system alerts

Applications

• Recreational vehicles (RVs), campervans
• Professional, emergency and service vehicles
• Marine installations and boats
• Off-grid and backup power systems

Models & variants

• 12/12-50A (approx. 700 W)
• 12/12-70A (approx. 1000 W)
• 1400 mixed-voltage model (approx. 1400 W; 12 V / 24 V conversion)

Protections & reliability

• Input current limiting to protect alternator and starter battery
• Overload, short-circuit, over-temperature and overcharge protections
• Low-temperature shutdown and undervoltage protection to safeguard lithium batteries and starter battery
• Engine-running detection to avoid unnecessary charging when engine is off

Technical specifications

• Series / model name: Orion XS
• Charging efficiency: up to 98.5%
• Rated output (typical): ~700 W (12/12-50A), ~1000 W (12/12-70A), ~1400 W (1400 model)
• Operating temperature: full rated output up to 40°C before thermal derating
• Enclosure / electronics protection: IP65-rated electronics enclosure
• Charge algorithm: intelligent multi-stage (four-stage) charging with presets for lithium, AGM, Gel, flooded; customisable via app
• Connectivity: VE.Smart networking, VE.Direct port, configurable by VictronConnect
• Parallel operation: supported to increase total charging current
• Battery presets: eight built-in presets and fully customisable settings
• Protections: input current limiting, overload, short circuit, overcharge, overtemperature, low-temperature shutdown, undervoltage restart
• Warranty: industry standard multi-year warranty (refer to manufacturer for exact terms)