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Victron Orion-Tr 12/24-10A (240W) Isolated DC-DC Converter

Brand:
Victron Energy
Part no:
ORI122424110

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Specifications

Type
Converter
Input voltage
8-17 V
Output voltage
24.2 V
Output current
10 A
Ingress rating
IP43

This Victron Orion-Tr is an isolated DC-DC converter that takes an 8 to 17 V input and puts out 24.2 V. Continuous output is 10 A up to 40°C, which is 240 W at that temperature and 280 W at 25°C. It is galvanically isolated, so the output side is electrically separate from the input side. The enclosure carries an IP43 rating and weighs 1.3 kg.

Our take

The 10 A rating holds up to 40°C, where output power is 240 W, against 280 W at 25°C. So where the converter is mounted changes how much it can deliver, and a warm space gives up some of the headroom.

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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