Smart DC Chargers Q&A

Question 1

Why is my Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger not working? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI241236140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 2

How is this Orion XS model enhanced for marine applications? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 3

What is the Victron Orion XS 12/12-50 DC-DC charger? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 4

Does the Orion Chargers product have a remote on-off feature? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 5

Looking to better understand why I would be interested in isolated vs non-isolated DC DC Charger View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 6

How do I program and operate a Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 7

How does the input voltage lock-out function in the Victron Orion-Tr charger? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 8

Is Bluetooth functionality included in the Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 9

Can the Victron Energy ORI122436120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Isolated DC-DC charger safely charge a 24v lithium battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 10

What is the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Non-Isolated DC-DC Charger? View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 11

Can a relay disconnect the input in the ORI122436120, keeping the output connected? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 12

What's the difference between isolated and non-isolated DC-DC chargers like this one? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 13

I heard that this 30 amp DC DC Charger gets super hot....would less amps be cooler, is there a fan that can be added? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 14

Is this correct for a Breakaway battery and deep cell winch battery combo charging View answer

Asked 13 ´days ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 15

What are the key features of the Orion XS 12/12-50? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 16

What's the input voltage range for the Victron Orion 24/24-17 DC DC Charger? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 17

What's the input voltage range for the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 18

Can the negative lead from the Orion go directly to the negative post on the starter battery or is it better to find another chassis grounding point? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 19

Can the ORI122436120 charger deplete my engine start battery or does it only function while the engine is running? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 20

Where can I find the full manual for the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A non-isolated DC DC charger? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 21

What EMC improvements does Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 have? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 22

I would like to enable the device with ignition switch and remote switch. What gauge wire is needed to run to the starter power supply? Does this also require an inline fuse? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 23

Can this unit join my existing VE.Smart Network? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 24

What is the difference between the isolated and non-isolated Orion Victors Battery to Battery chargers? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI241236140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 25

Will this Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger work to charge an AGM battery? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI241236140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/12-30 Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 26

Should I use isolated or non-isolated DC/DC charger? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 27

What is the difference between isolated and non-isolated DC converters? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 28

What's the input voltage for the Victron Orion Smart DC DC Charger? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 29

Can I maintain a lead acid battery for my starter battery and run through this device, View answer

Asked 7 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 30

What battery types is the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A non-isolated DC DC charger compatible with? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 31

What does a Victron DC to DC charger do? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 32

What accessories or additional items might I need to go with the Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 33

What is the difference between the 24/12-30 and the 12/12-30 ? Can either one be used ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 34

Is it possible to parallel the Orion XS with an older Orion Smart 12/12-30 DC-DC for up to 80A? View answer

Asked 8 ´months ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron ORI121217050 Orion XS 12/12-50 non-isolated DC-DC charger with EMC improvements

Question 35

What's the output voltage and current of the Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 36

Is the Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A charger remotely switchable? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 37

What's the output voltage and current for the Victron Orion DC DC Charger View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 38

Whats the difference between isolated and non isolated, and why would I choose one over the other? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 39

Should the ORI121222120 DC DC battery charger be mounted closer to the source or to the load? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121222120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 40

What's the input voltage range for the Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 41

Where can I find more info on the Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 42

What's the output voltage and current rating for a Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 43

Do I need an isolated or non isolated DC to DC charger? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436120 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 44

I want to charge 2 135 Ah Lithium batteries from Alternator, Wind Generator and Solar. can I run them all into 2 12/12- 30 Victron DC - DC chargers in parallel? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 45

Can I easily program and operate the Victron Orion? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440120 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 46

What is the warranty on this item? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 47

Can you tell me if I will need the SmartShunt as well as 12/12-30 DC TO DC charger? to know the status of the batteries? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 48

I am wanting to use the Victron smart mppt for my solar on my trailer and also want to charge from my tow vehicle. Am I able to charge from both at the same time? Will they "talk to each other? I have LIfpo batteries. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI121236140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 49

What is the allowable input voltage for the Victron Energy ORI242440140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI242440140 Orion-Tr Smart 24/24-17A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

Question 50

Can you recommend a 12-to-24 step up charger for my boat's bow thruster battery bank? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago | Smart DC Chargers > Victron Energy ORI122436140 Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger

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