Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC Battery Charger, ORI121221040

Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC Battery Charger

Engineered from the ground up, the Orion XS redefines adaptive DC-DC battery 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.

The Orion XS serves as a DC-DC battery charger or as a power supply, offering a wide input and output voltage range. This is especially significant in the case of vehicles with a Euro 5 or Euro 6 smart alternator, which often supplies too low a charging voltage even when the engine is running, or when extended cable lengths, as is often the case in boats and RVs, lead to voltage drops. In such scenarios, precise and controlled charging is imperative to fully charge the service battery while protecting the starter/input battery from discharge.

*Note that the Orion XS 12/12-70A has an ingress protection rating of IP20 and is therefore intended for installation in a dry indoor environment only.

Features:

• Adjustable Charging Current
• Smart alternator compatibility
• Adaptive 4-stage charge algorithm
• Low temperature shutdown and input undervoltage protection
• Remote on/off
• Comprehensive electronic protection
• Can be paralleled to increase output current
• Bluetooth Smart enabled
• VE.Direct port and DVCC

Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC Battery Charger

The Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A, part number ORI121221040, is an advanced DC-DC battery charger designed for dual-battery systems powered by conventional or smart alternators. It provides controlled, efficient charging for a service battery while helping protect the starter battery from excessive discharge. The Orion XS is also suitable for use as a regulated power supply, offering a broad input and output voltage range for flexible installation in vehicles, boats, RVs, and other mobile power systems.

Smart alternators used in Euro 5 and Euro 6 vehicles may produce reduced charging voltage while the engine is running. Voltage drops caused by long cable runs can create an additional charging challenge, particularly in larger RV and marine installations. The Orion XS compensates for these conditions with an adaptive four-stage charging algorithm, adjustable charging current, and precise voltage control. It also supports remote on/off operation, Bluetooth Smart connectivity, a VE.Direct port, and DVCC integration for convenient setup, monitoring, and system management.

Multiple Orion XS chargers can be connected in parallel to increase available output current. Built-in electronic protections include low-temperature shutdown and input undervoltage protection to help safeguard the charger and connected batteries. The Orion XS 12/12-70A has an IP20 ingress protection rating and is intended for installation in a dry indoor environment only. Please contact your dealer for returns, repairs, or product support related to this Victron Energy charger.

Features:

• Adjustable charging current for flexible system configuration
• Compatible with smart alternators used in modern vehicles
• Adaptive four-stage charging algorithm for controlled battery charging
• Low-temperature shutdown and input undervoltage protection
• Remote on/off control for convenient operation
• Comprehensive electronic protection for system safety
• Parallel-capable design for increased output current
• Bluetooth Smart enabled for wireless configuration and monitoring
• VE.Direct port and DVCC support for Victron system integration
• IP20-rated enclosure intended for dry indoor installation