DC charging systems
Direct Current (DC) That's what a battery provides - DC Power. DC chargers use battery power to recharge other batteries. Examples of this would be using a start battery to charge a house/service battery. Or more specifically the vehicle's alternator which charges the start battery, but then the DC charger amplifies the voltage to provide the correct voltage to the house battery which might also be a different type of battery to the start battery. For instance, a start battery that a wet cell can happily charge at 13.5 volts but a much larger house battery that's an AGM technology might require 14.7v for a much longer period than what an alternator will maintain a steady 13.5 volts for.
That is why we need DC charging systems or DC to DC chargers these days with modern vehicles because a vehicle's alternator doesn't operate as it used to 20 years ago and it's even more important with Euro 5 & Euro 6 vehicles.
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Engineered from the ground up, the Orion XS redefines adaptive DC-DC charging. For use in dual battery systems charged with an (intelligent) alternator. This device not only ensures top-tier performance but also guarantees the safety of your system with its 12 volt input and 12 volt output and up to 50A charge current. With programmable voltage charging parameters and control of start-up voltage and disconnect volts to ensure you can optimise the solution to your needs at full capacity up to 40°C. The innovative aluminium circuit board cooling technology delivers an astonishing 98% efficiency without the need for fans.
As an integral part of your Victron system, the Orion XS offers full (remote) monitoring and control capabilities, giving you complete command of your device and system.
- Fully configurable
- Engine shutdown detection
- Intelligent charge algorithms
- Works with VictronConnect
- Remote monitoring optional