Description
Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-18A (220W) Isolated 18A DC-DC charger
Low-quality alternators with poor voltage regulation can cause the BMS to disconnect on LiFePO4 batteries. If the BMS disconnects, the
batteries and the alternator may be damaged. To protect your LiFePO4 battery and alternator, You can use this Victron Energy 18A DC to DC charger to safely and effectively charge your batteries using your alternator.
This 12V 18A DC to DC charger works on all Canbat 12V Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4) with a capacity of at least 60Ah. It works on both Canbat’s regular and low-temperature (LT) lithium series. This includes the 60Ah, 75Ah, 100Ah, 100Ah LT, 150Ah, 150Ah LT, 200Ah, 200Ah LT, 300Ah and the 300Ah LT.
Bluetooth Smart enabledÂ
Any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, or another device can be used to monitor, change settings, and update the charger when new software features become available.
Fully programmableÂ
– Battery charge algorithm (configurable) or fixed output.Â
– Smart alternator compatibility: engine running detection mechanism.Â
Adaptive 3-stage charge algorithm: bulk – absorption – floatÂ
- For lead-acid batteries, it is important that during shallow discharges the absorption time is kept short in order to prevent overcharging of the battery. After a deep discharge, the absorption time is automatically increased to make sure that the battery is completely recharged.Â
- For lithium batteries, absorption time is fixed by default to 2 hours.Â
- Alternatively, a fixed output voltage can be chosen.
Suitable for use in vehicles with a smart alternator (Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines)
The built-in engine shutdown detection will stop the converter when the engine is not running.
This prevents unwanted discharge of the starter battery.
Remote on-off
 A remote on/off switch or relay contact can be connected to a two-pole connector. Alternatively, the H terminal (right) of the two-pole connector can be switched to battery plus, or the L terminal (left) of the two-pole connector can be switched to battery minus (or the chassis of a vehicle, for example).Â
All models are short circuit proof and can be paralleled to increase output current
An unlimited number of units can be connected in parallel.Â
High temperature protected
The output current will reduce at high ambient temperature.
IP43 protection
When installed with the screw terminals oriented downwards.
Screw terminals
No special tools are needed for installation.
Input fuse (not replaceable)Â
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Julio C. –
I bought the 12V 18A DC to DC charger and works amazingly well. It provides an accurate three step controlled charge, this is the best option to prevent the alternator from overloading whether it’s a regular or a smart one. Love the fact that it has a Bluetooth function whereas I can now configure the system from phone very easily. THis y far I would say is the best product Victron Energy has put out there.
Cody E. –
The Orion Tr isolated 12V 18A DC to DC charger can be best described as a safe way to charger your batteries. Cause sometimes a poor voltage regulation can cause the BMS to disconnect which results in the battery or the alternator to be damaged. I bought a couple of these and they are the best thing I have ever purchased. The only annoying thing for me was that it needed a firmware software update, it took me a while to figure it out but in the end it all worked out well. Overall, I recommend getting this product, I would say that this is essential for every Victron Energy setup.
Darren J. –
Canbat’s pretty at this sort of thing. There are many online stores or websites out there that sells Victron equipments but for my money I chose Canbat. Not only they sell you Victron products at decent price and in perfect conditions but also they have free shipping and amazing customer service. They are the best.
Tyrone C. –
A well built Victron Energy product. I bought a couple of Orion-Tr Smart 18A DC-DC charger for my lithium batteries, and it’s the best thing ever. Now this is what I call a professional DC-DC charger with built in Bluetooth. This will protect your batteries and the BMS while in the state of charging. If you are worried that your battery might get damaged or something, I recommend getting this product. It’s a little expensive but you get the best there is out there in the market.