Completely reimagined from its foundation, the Orion XS transforms the conceptof DC-DC battery to battery charging. It is perfectly designed for use in dualbattery systems that utilize an intelligent alternator for charging.The Orion XS is meticulously designed to revolutionize adaptive DC-DC batterycharging, making it ideal for dual battery systems powered by an intelligentalternator. This unit not only delivers exceptional performance but alsoprioritizes the safety of your system. Functioning as a DC-DC battery charger orpower supply, the Orion XS features a broad range of input and output voltages.This is crucial for vehicles equipped with Euro 5 or Euro 6 smart alternators,which may provide insufficient charging voltage, and for scenarios involvinglong cable runs typical in boats and RVs, which can cause voltage drops. In suchcases, precise charging is essential to fully charge the service battery whilepreventing discharge of the starter/input battery.The charging current of the Orion XS is adjustable down to 0.1 A increments viaVictronConnect, catering to different charging needs. It includes an engineshutdown detection feature, activating the charger only when the alternator isgenerating power, thus ensuring efficient energy use.The device employs an adaptive 4-stage charging algorithm for lead-acidbatteries, adjusting the absorption time based on the depth of discharge toavoid overcharging or undercharging. It comes with customizable chargingalgorithms and eight preset battery configurations.To protect against damage, particularly in lithium batteries, the chargerautomatically shuts off at low temperatures or if the input voltage falls belowa set threshold, safeguarding the starter battery from deep discharge. Remoteoperation is possible via the remote on/off connector or VictronConnect App,allowing for easy integration with switches or Battery Management Systems (BMS).The Orion XS is equipped with comprehensive electronic protection againstoverload, short circuits, and excessive temperatures, automatically reducingoutput to prevent overheating. For higher output needs, it supports parallelconnection of multiple units.With Bluetooth Smart technology, the Orion XS enables wireless settingadjustments, activity monitoring, and software updates via Apple and Androiddevices. The VictronConnect App provides instant data readouts and VE.SmartNetworking allows for optimized charging by utilizing battery data.For wired connections, it features a VE.Direct port, enabling advancedmonitoring and diagnostics through devices like the Cerbo GX, and supports DVCCfor system-wide control.The device is IP65 rated, ensuring it is dust-tight and protected against heavyrainfall, making it a versatile and reliable choice for a wide range ofapplications.
