Victron Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger ORI242417040
Engineered from the ground up, the Orion XS 1400 is Victron Energy's highly anticipated next generation muti-voltage DC-DC charger that redefines charging on the move for dual battery systems. The XS 1400 version differs from the XS in that it can accept an input from either a 12V or 24V alternator and charge either a 12V or 24V battery, with a maximum output of 50A , making it powerful and versatile.
It is fully compatible with smart alternators found in Euro 5 or 6 vehicles and has a wide input voltage range to accommodate input cable voltage drop. The input and output current limits can be set by the user and innovative cooling technology provides a 98% efficiency without the need for a fan or heatsink, enabling a lightweight and compact, yet powerful charging unit. There are 8 pre-programmed charging algorithms, or you can create a fully customisable algorithm to match the battery manufacturer's charging voltage requirements.
The Orion XS 1400 will produce its full rated output up to 40°C and multiple units can be connected in parallel to increase charge output. It can also be used in fixed-voltage power supply mode with a user-configurable output of 10-35V. A host of electronic protection features guarantee the safety of your alternator and your battery, and physical protection is assured thanks to its P65 dust and water-proof rating.
The unit is fully configurable via Bluetooth using the VictronConnect app and features a VE.Direct port for connection to a Cerbo GX or Ekrano GX. This allows remote monitoring and control of the Orion XS 1400 and provides seamless integration with the rest of your Victron system.
Multi-voltage use
The Orion XS 1400's wide input and output voltage range enable it to be used with any combination of 12V & 24V systems on the input and output, making it suitable for a wide range of vehicles and auxiliary battery systems. The 50A charge current provides a maximum power output of 1400W @24V, and 700W @12V, and an unlimited number of units can be connected in parallel to increase the output (where alternator capacity allows). Settings in the Victron Connect App allow you to select your alternator voltage and type, and your auxiliary battery voltage.
Smart alternator compatibility
Regardless of the variable input voltage produce by smart alternators, the charger keeps operating and maintains the chosen algorithm for perfect battery charging. The on-board engine running detection system ensures that the charger only activates when the alternator supplies power (i.e. when the engine is running) and prevents your vehicle starter battery being drained when the engine is off.
Alternator overload protection
The input and output currents can be precisely controlled in increments of 0.1A using simple controls in the Victron Connect App. This input current control guards against alternators being overloaded (especially when using lithium batteries that can accept very high charge currents) and the output current control allows you to set the charge current to suit the type and capacity of battery being charged.
Adaptive charge algorithm
The Orion XS 1400 includes customisable charging algorithms and 8 pre-set battery modes. For lead acid batteries, these settings ensure optimal absorption times for both shallow and deep discharges. During shallow discharges of lead-acid batteries the absorption time must be 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.
Comprehensive electronic protection
The Orion XS 1400 comes equipped with comprehensive electronic protection against overload, short circuit and excessive temperatures, and will automatically reduce the output power when maximum product temperature is reached. To prevent damaging lithium batteries the charger will turn off automatically at low temperatures, and to protect the starter battery from being over-discharged it will shut down when the input voltage drops below a configurable lockout value, and restart when the input voltage rises above the restart value.
Dust tight & waterproof
The Orion XS 1400's ingress protection rating of IP65 makes it dust-tight, protected against heavy rain, and suitable for use in harsh environments such as vehicle engine bays and boat engine rooms.
Features
- Ultimate flexibility - charge a 12V or 24V battery from a 12V or 24V alternator
- Adjustable input & output current in 0.1A steps
- 'Smart' or standard alternator compatible
- Separation of starter and auxiliary batteries
- Adaptive 4-stage charging algorithm
- Fully programmable battery charging profile
- Suitable for all battery types (inc. lithium)
- Automatic temperature-compensated charging
- Comprehensive electronic protection
- Unlimited parallel operation to increase output
- Power supply mode
- Remote On/Off
- Bluetooth Smart enabled
- VE.Direct port for connection to Cerbo GX or Ekrano GX
- IP65 waterproof protection
| Spec |
Value |
| Input Voltage Range |
9V – 35V |
| Output Voltage Range |
10V – 35V |
| Adjustable Current |
1 – 50A (Input/Output) |
| Efficiency |
Up to 98.5% |
| Continuous Power Output |
700W (at 50A, 12→12/12→24/24→12V up to 40°C), 1400W (24→24V up to 35°C) |
| Standby Current |
<1.5mA |
| Ingress Protection |
IP65 (dust-tight, water-resistant) |
| Charge Modes |
Bulk, Absorption, Float, Storage |
| Battery Support |
Lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, Gel, Flooded |
| Connection |
VE.Direct, Remote On/Off, Bluetooth Smart |
| Mounting Orientation |
Vertical (terminals down) |
