Compatible With / Goes Well With
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Victron SmartShunt Battery Monitors - Complete system monitoring with state of charge tracking
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Victron Color Control GX / Cerbo GX - Centralized system display and control panel
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Victron LiFePO4 Smart Batteries - Optimized charging profiles for Victron lithium batteries
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AGM & Gel Deep Cycle Batteries - Perfect charging for auxiliary battery banks
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Solar Charge Controllers - Integrate with solar systems for complete off-grid power
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Battery Protect Units - Additional load disconnect protection for auxiliary circuits
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Smart Battery Sense - Remote voltage and temperature sensing for precise charging
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BMV Battery Monitors - Track battery performance and charging efficiency
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Anderson Plug Connectors - Professional DC connection systems
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Circuit Breakers & Fuses - Essential overcurrent protection for installation
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Marine Switchboards - Complete electrical distribution in boats and yachts
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4WD Dual Battery Systems - Foundation component for auxiliary power systems
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Caravan & Motorhome Electrical Systems - Reliable house battery charging while driving
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Work Vehicle Auxiliary Power - Commercial and fleet vehicle battery management
Installation Applications:
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4WD Dual Battery Systems: Essential for touring 4WDs with auxiliary battery setups, protecting your starter battery while ensuring your house battery charges properly from modern smart alternators, enabling extended off-grid camping with fridges, lights, and accessories running reliably.
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Caravan & Camper Trailer Charging: Provides efficient alternator charging for caravan house batteries while towing, eliminating the limitations of basic VSR isolators and ensuring your batteries arrive at camp fully charged and ready for off-grid power demands.
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Marine Dual Battery Applications: Perfect for boats requiring isolated house and starter battery systems, the IP65 waterproof rating and salt-air resistant construction handle harsh marine environments while preventing alternator overload from hungry lithium house banks.
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Commercial & Fleet Vehicle Power: Ideal for work vehicles, utilities, and service trucks requiring auxiliary power for tools, equipment, and accessories, providing reliable battery management that reduces downtime and extends battery life in demanding commercial applications.
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Euro 5/6 Vehicle Conversions: Specifically engineered for modern vehicles with intelligent alternators that don't provide consistent charging voltage, the Orion XS voltage boost ensures proper charging of auxiliary batteries where traditional isolators fail completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do I need a DC-DC charger instead of a battery isolator? Modern vehicles with Euro 5/6 smart alternators don't provide consistent high voltage needed to fully charge auxiliary batteries.
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Will this work with lithium (LiFePO4) batteries? Absolutely! The Orion XS includes dedicated lithium charging profiles and critical low-temperature shutdown protection that prevents charging lithium batteries below freezing (which causes permanent damage).
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How does it protect my alternator from being overloaded? The configurable output current (1-50A adjustable) allows you to limit the charge current to match your alternator's capacity.
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Can I monitor and control it from my phone? Yes! The built-in Bluetooth Smart connects to the free VictronConnect App (iOS and Android) for complete remote monitoring and control.
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Will it charge my house battery when the engine is off? No – and that's a good thing! The engine running detection automatically disconnects your house battery when the engine stops, preventing it from draining your starter battery.
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