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- Page 1 ENGLISH Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC- DC battery charger Rev 00 - 04/2025 This manual is also available in HTML5.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 5.4. Full rated output not reached .................... 33 5.5. Communication issues ....................34 5.5.1. VictronConnect issues ..................34 5.5.2. VE.Direct port communication issues ................. 34 5.5.3. Bluetooth issues ....................34 5.6. Settings or firmware issues ....................35 5.6.1.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
• Do not use the device if it shows any signs of damage or does not function properly. • Do not use the Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger if it is broken, defective, cracked, damaged, or malfunctioning. • The Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger contains no serviceable parts. -
Page 5: General
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 2. General 2.1. Introduction The Orion XS 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 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. • Float During this phase, the battery is charged with a trickle charge voltage to keep it in a fully charged state. When the battery voltage drops far below this level, for example, due to a high load for at least 1 minute, a new charge cycle is activated.
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Page 7: What's In The Box
The Orion XS complies with ingress protection rating IP65; this means the product is dust-tight and protected against heavy rain. 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger with terminal block for remote on/off connection Page 4 General... -
Page 8: Installation
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger Hold the recommended torque for at least 5 seconds; this will give the screw time to settle to the set torque. This maximises the force on the wire, thereby maintaining a gas-tight contact pattern during heating and cooling cycles over time. Take the time to do it right. -
Page 10: Gnd Connection
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 1400 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 1400 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 1400 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 1400 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.
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Page 15: Operation, Configuration And Monitoring
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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: Setup For Euro 6 Vehicles
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.4. 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5. 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.3. 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger • Equalization current percentage (maximum current during equalization will be this percentage of the max charge current) • Equalization stop mode (Automatic on voltage, fixed time) • Maximum equalization duration • Manual equalization 4.5.4. -
Page 21: Engine Shutdown Detection & Input Voltage Lock-Out
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.6. 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 1400 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.
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Page 23: Product Information Page
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.7. 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 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.8. Monitoring 4.5.9. 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: Charger Mode - Graph Screen
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.10. Charger mode - Graph screen Orion XS [serial number] or a specified custom name confirms the connected device. Orion XS HQ233943X3J Charger State Graph: indicates the current charging state of the Orion XS and provides a short description of the current state. -
Page 26: Trends Screen
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.5.12. Trends screen The VictronConnect app allows data to be displayed graphically via the trends screen. The prerequisite is that the VictronConnect app must be open and connected with the Orion XS. The data is not stored permanently. The following... -
Page 27: Monitoring With A Gx Device
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.6. Monitoring with a GX device When the Orion XS is connected to the GX device via its VE.Direct port, it can also be monitored and turned on/off via a GX device's remote console or the VRM portal. The following requirements are necessary for this: •... -
Page 28: Remote Sensing With Ve.smart Networking
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 4.7. Remote sensing with VE.Smart Networking With VE.Smart Networking, remote battery voltage, temperature and current sensing can be added to your Orion XS when paired with a battery sensor like a BMV, SmartShunt or Smart Battery Sense. The Orion XS will receive the available information from the battery and use that data to optimise its charge parameters. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting & Support
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 30: Battery Supply Check
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 31: Reverse Battery Polarity
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 32: The Charger Is Disabled
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger Remote on/off connector with wire loop 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 33: Battery Is Almost Full
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger Check if the battery charge voltages (absorption and float) are set correctly. Consult the battery manufacturer’s information for the correct charge voltages. 5.2.3. Battery is almost full The Orion XS will reduce its charge current when the battery is almost full. -
Page 34: Temperature Difference Between Orion Xs And Battery
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger Compare the two voltages to see if there is a voltage difference. 5.2.5. Temperature difference between Orion XS and battery It is important that the ambient temperatures of the battery and the controller are equal. The Orion XS will measure the ambient temperature at the start of the charge cycle and assume it is the same as the battery temperature. -
Page 35: Battery Unable To Deal With Equalization
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger The charge voltages have to match the recommended voltages as stated in the battery manufacturer's documentation. 5.3.2. Battery unable to deal with equalization During equalization, the battery charge voltage will be quite high, and if the battery is unsuitable to be equalized, the battery will be overcharged. -
Page 36: Battery Old Or Faulty
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 37: Communication Issues
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 38: Settings Or Firmware Issues
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 39: Error And Warning Code Overview
Manual - Orion XS 1400 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 40 Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger Error 119 - Settings data lost • The charger cannot read its configuration, and stopped. This error will not auto-reset. To get it working again: First, restore it to factory defaults. (top right in Victron Connect, click on the three dots).
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Page 41: Technical Data
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 6. Technical data 6.1. Technical specifications Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger Input voltage range 9-35V Output voltage adjust range 10-35V Output voltage tolerance +/- 0.25% (max) Output voltage noise 10mV rms... -
Page 42: Compliance
UK PSTI STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: We, Victron Energy B.V., confirm that our product Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger complies with the security requirements outlined in Schedule 1 of The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023. -
Page 43: Enclosure Dimensions
Manual - Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 6.3. Enclosure dimensions Dimension Drawing - Orion XS ORI242417040 Orion XS 1400 DC-DC battery charger 124.4 110.7 4.3(4x) 138.1 138.1 114.2 Dimensions in mm 124.4 Page 40 Technical data...
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