Victron Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC Battery Charger
- Brand:
- Victron Energy
- Part no:
- ORI121221040
Where to buy
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Specifications
- Type
- Converter charger
- Input voltage
- 9-17 V
- Output voltage
- 12 V
- Output current
- 70 A
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Ingress rating
- IP65
The Orion XS 12/12-70A is a Victron DC-DC battery charger that charges a service battery from engine power, with a 12 V output and 70 A continuous output current. It delivers 1,000 W at 40°C. Input voltage is 9 to 17 V, and the input current can be set from 1 to 70 A. Output derates by 1.5 % per degree above 40°C. The case is rated IP65, and several units can be paralleled for more output current.
Our take
A 70 A continuous output equals 1,000 W at 40°C, and above that temperature output falls 1.5 % per degree. Input current can be set from 1 to 70 A, which gives a way to limit the load on the alternator.
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.