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Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A
DC-DC battery charger
Rev 00 - 11/2023
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Rev 00 - 11/2023 This manual is also available in HTML5.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Table of Contents 1. Safety instructions ........................1 2. General ..........................2 2.1. Introduction ........................2 2.2. Features ........................2 2.3. What's in the box? ......................4 3. Installation ..........................5 3.1. Mounting ........................5 3.2.
  • Page 3 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.5.2. VE.Direct port communication issues ................. 31 5.5.3. Bluetooth issues ....................31 5.6. Settings or firmware issues ....................32 5.6.1. Incorrect settings ....................32 5.6.2. Firmware issues ....................32 5.6.3. Interrupted firmware update ..................32 5.7.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    • Install the product in a heatproof environment. Ensure therefore that there are no chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or other textiles, etc. in the immediate vicinity of the equipment. • It is normal for the Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger to get hot during operation. Keep any objects that are heat-sensitive away.

  • Page 5: General

    2. General 2.1. Introduction The Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger (called Orion XS in this manual for convenience) can be used as a battery charger or as a power supply with a wide input and output voltage range. In charger mode, the four-stage charge algorithm will increase battery life by properly charging the battery.
  • Page 6 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger overcharging the battery. After a deep discharge, the absorption time is automatically increased to ensure that the battery is fully charged again. For lithium batteries, the absorption time is fixed, 2 hours by default. Fixed or adjustable modes can be selected via the battery settings.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Silent The heat is dissipated through natural convection, eliminating the need for a noisy cooling fan. 2.3. What's in the box? Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger with terminal block for remote on/off connection Page 4 General...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3. Installation 3.1. Mounting • Mount vertically on a non-flammable surface, with the power terminals facing downwards. • For optimum performance, a minimum of 10cm space should be kept free around the product for cooling. With limited cooling, e.g.

  • Page 9: Cable And Fuse Recommendations

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3.3. Cable and fuse recommendations External battery protection fuse Minimum cable gauge <5m 5 - 10m 60 - 70A 16mm (AWG 6) 25mm (AWG 4) External cable fuse protection External cable fuse protection...

  • Page 10: Gnd Connection

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3.5. GND connection In many cases, the GND connection is connected to the chassis via a cable lug. For a low-impedance connection, the cable lug must have direct contact with the metal of the chassis, the contact surface must therefore be free of paint, see below images.

  • Page 11: Connection Setup For Dc-Dc Power Supply Mode

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3.7. Connection setup for DC-DC power supply mode Disconnect the remote on/off (remove the wire bridge or remove the entire remote on/off terminal block). Connect the input power cables. Open the VictronConnect app to set up the product (always adjust the output voltage before connecting a load or battery to the output).

  • Page 12: Connection Setup For Remote On/Off

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3.9. Connection setup for remote on/off The recommended use of the remote on/off input is: A switch wired between the L-H pins (ON switch level impedance between L-H pins: < 30kΩ) A switch wired between (input/output) battery positive and H pin (ON switch level > 4V) A switch wired between the L-pin and (input/output) ground (ON switch level <...

  • Page 13: Engine Shutdown Detection Override Wiring

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3.10. Engine shutdown detection override wiring In charger mode, the engine shutdown detection sequence determines whether the conditions are met to enable charging; see Engine shutdown detection [12] chapter. Overriding the engine shutdown detection allows the user to decide for himself whether charging is allowed.
  • Page 14 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Disable engine shutdown detection When the engine shutdown detection has been switched off in Victron Connect (‘forced charging’), current will be drawn from the starter battery even if the engine is not running.

  • Page 15: Operation, Configuration And Monitoring

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4. Operation, configuration and monitoring 4.1. Engine shutdown detection The engine shutdown detection mechanism simplifies your Orion XS system by detecting if the engine is running without wiring additional switches or sensors. The factory default setting will work with most conventional and smart alternators but can be re-configured with the VictronConnect App.
  • Page 16 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 3 → 4: If V < V for longer than 1min (t ), “engine off” is detected and charging is disabled. If V > shutdown shutdown before t runs out, charging remains enabled.

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.3. LED indicators The Orion XS has 3 coloured LEDs showing the charger's status. Their meaning and behaviour are explained below. LED status: LED behaviour Description Symbol Permanently on Permanently off Very slow blinking Blinking 1x per 1.6s...

  • Page 18: Setup & Monitoring With Victronconnect

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4. Setup & monitoring with VictronConnect This chapter will help you get the most out of your Orion XS using the VictronConnect App and requires minimal knowledge of this battery charger. For more general information on the...

  • Page 19: Charger Mode - Battery Settings

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.3. Charger mode - Battery settings • Battery preset: • Battery preset allows to select the battery type, accept factory defaults, or enter your own preset values to be used for the battery charging algorithm.

  • Page 20: Power Supply Mode

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger • Equalization stop mode (Automatic on voltage, fixed time) • Maximum equalization duration • Manual equalization 4.4.4. Power supply mode Orion XS [serial number] or a specified custom name confirms the connected device.

  • Page 21: Engine Shutdown Detection & Input Voltage Lock-Out

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.6. Engine shutdown detection & input voltage lock-out Engine shutdown detection To configure engine shutdown detection settings, open VictronConnect, connect to your Orion XS and from the status page press the cog icon to get to the Settings page.
  • Page 22 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Shutdown voltage (V ): This level corresponds with the engine being shutdown off. This keeps the starter battery fully charged and provides a hysteresis with respect to the start level. The hysteresis must be large enough to prevent V drop to V which would result in charge current reduction.

  • Page 23: Product Information Page

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.7. Product information page By clicking the button on the top right of the Settings menu, it is possible to access the product information screen: Product shows the Orion XS model. Serial number shows the serial number of the unit.

  • Page 24: Monitoring

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.8. Monitoring 4.4.9. Charger mode - Status screen Orion XS [serial number] or a specified custom name confirms the connected device. Mode icon: indicates which mode the Orion XS is operating in (in this case Charger Mode).

  • Page 25: History Screen

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.11. History screen The history page shows a summary of the charge cycles over the previous 30 days. Swipe the screen to the right or left to show any of the 30 days.

  • Page 26: Instant Readout Over Ble

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 4.4.13. Instant readout over BLE VictronConnect can display key data of the Orion XS (and other compatible smart products) on the Device list page without the need to connect to the product. This includes visual notifications of warnings, alarms, and errors that enable diagnostics at a glance.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting & Support

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5. Troubleshooting & Support Consult this chapter in case of unexpected behaviour or if you suspect a product fault. The correct troubleshooting and support process is first to consult the common issues described in this chapter.

  • Page 28: Battery Supply Check

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.1.2. Battery supply check Check whether the charger is receiving battery power; this can be on the input and output or both. Battery voltage can normally be checked via the VictronConnect App, a display or a GX device. However, in this case, the charger is not operational, so the battery voltage must be measured manually.

  • Page 29: Reverse Battery Polarity

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.1.4. Reverse battery polarity Reverse polarity is when the positive and the negative battery cables have been accidentally swapped. The battery negative has been connected to the positive terminal and the battery positive has been connected to the negative terminal.

  • Page 30: The Charger Is Disabled

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger There are several ways to activate via remote on/off. Use modes of the remote on/off: • ON when the L and H terminals are interconnected via a switch or a relay contact •...

  • Page 31: Battery Cable Voltage Drop

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger The float stage starts when the batteries are 100% full. During the float stage the charge current is very low. To find out what the state of charge (SoC) of the battery is, check the battery monitor (if present), or alternatively, check the charge stage the Orion XS is in.

  • Page 32: Insufficient Alternator Power

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.2.6. Insufficient alternator power Check if the Orion XS reaches the float charge stage. To investigate, look at the history tab in the VictronConnect app. The histogram displays how long the batteries have been charged in the Bulk, Absorption and Float stages for the last 40 cycles. If you click on one of the histogram columns, you will see a breakdown of the charge stages.

  • Page 33: Battery Old Or Faulty

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.3.3. Battery old or faulty A battery that is at the end of its service life or has been damaged by incorrect use can be prone to being overcharged. A battery contains a number of cells that are connected in series. When a battery is old or has been damaged, a likely scenario is that one of these cells is not operational anymore.

  • Page 34: Communication Issues

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.5. Communication issues This section describes issues that might arise when the Orion XS Orion XS is connected to the VictronConnect app, other Victron devices or third-party devices. 5.5.1. VictronConnect issues For a full troubleshooting guide on the VictronConnect app, see the VictronConnect manual.

  • Page 35: Settings Or Firmware Issues

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Navigate to the Device list of the VictronConnect app. Enter the Orion XS's unique PUK code as printed on its product information sticker. Click on the option symbol next to Orion XS listing.

  • Page 36: Error And Warning Code Overview

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 5.7. Error and warning code overview The error and warning codes are displayed on the VictronConnect app or via a connected GX device. Error 1 - Battery temperature too high • This error will auto-reset after the battery temperature has dropped. The charger will stop charging to prevent damaging the battery.
  • Page 37 Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger • The unit performs internal diagnostics when activating its internal voltage supplies. This error indicates that something is wrong with an internal supply voltage. • This error will not auto-reset. Check the installation and restart the unit using the power-switch. If the error persists, the unit is probably faulty.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 6. Technical data 6.1. Technical specifications Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger Input voltage range 9-17V Output voltage adjust range 10-17V Output voltage tolerance +/- 0.25% (max) Output voltage noise 10mV rms...

  • Page 39: Enclosure Dimensions

    Manual - Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 6.2. Enclosure dimensions Dimension Drawing - Orion XS ORI121217040 Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-DC battery charger 123.1 109.3 4.3(4x) 137.3 137.3 113.0 Dimensions in mm 123.1 Page 36 Technical data...

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