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Victron Orion 24/12-40A DC-DC Converter, 13.2V Output

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
ORI241240021

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Specifications

Type
Converter
Input voltage
18-35 V
Output voltage
13.2 V
Output current
40 A

The Orion 24/12-40A is a Victron non-isolated DC-DC converter that steps a 24 V supply down to 12 V. It takes 18 to 35 V in, gives 13.2 V out, and delivers 40 A continuously with a 55 A maximum. Cooling is fan assisted, and the operating temperature range runs from -20 to 50 °C.

Our take

A 40 A continuous rating with a 55 A maximum at 13.2 V sets what this converter can carry from a 24 V bank to 12 V loads. It is fan cooled and its operating range tops out at 50 °C, so ambient heat is the limit to check.

From our buying guide

Each maker sets its own alternator rules. Battle Born calls a DC-to-DC charger a simple and safe way to use alternator charging.

Check before you buy:

  • It can follow your battery's profile, since not every charger can follow a lithium maker's.
  • Battle Born warns that a BMS shutdown leaves the vessel without power, and that one during alternator charging can severely damage the alternator.

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