Orion Victron non-isolated high power converter 24/12-80 - ORI241280020

Orion Victron non-isolated high power converter 24/12-80 - ORI241280020

The Orion 24/12-80 is a high power DC-DC converter designed to transform direct current (DC) from a 24V system to a 12V system in a stable and efficient manner, providing an output current of up to 80 amps.

It is a robust and reliable solution, designed for installations where there are two battery banks with different voltages or where 12V devices need to be powered from a 24V main source.

It is especially useful when the main system operates at a higher voltage (24 V) and a lower voltage is required, but with sufficient DC current available to charge refrigerators, lights, critical electronics, pumps or 12 V auxiliary inverters.

For example, in many vehicles, boats or solar installations, the main battery bank is often configured at 24 V (to supply large consumers, inverters or electric motors), while many electrical accessories (lights, control systems, refrigerators or navigation equipment) work on 12 V.

The Orion takes power directly from the 24 V system and transforms it into 12 V reliably and continuously, ensuring a stable supply without the need for an additional power source.

As it is a non-isolated converter, the input negative connection and the output negative connection are connected to each other, there is no separation, so there is no galvanic isolation between the two circuits.
This configuration allows for a simpler and more efficient design when mass separation is not required in the installation.

Characteristics of the non-insulated Orion 24/12-80

Power and efficiency

This Orion has a 24 volt input, designed to connect directly to batteries or 24V systems, and a 12 volt output with up to 80 amps DC, allowing it to deliver very high power to 12V loads.

In addition, the Orion 24/12-80 offers high efficiency (92%), so almost all of the power coming in at 24V is converted to useful power at 12V, reducing equipment losses and heating even in high-demand applications.

Configuration and control

The Orion 24/12-80 allows the output voltage to be adjusted within a useful range, which means that it can also be used not only as a DC-DC converter, but also as a charger for 12 V auxiliary batteries.

It also has a remote ON/OFF connector, which allows the converter to be switched on or off from a low current switch or from the system itself (with a control panel or relay), without the need to install a high power switch in the main wiring.
This detail simplifies both use and installation.

Although this model does not include advanced features such as Bluetooth connectivity or app-based monitoring, it still offers stable and reliable operation with reduced quiescent current.

In addition, this Orion can be connected in parallel with other similar Orions to increase the total current available when the installation needs more power.

Compatibility and reliability

The Orion converter is compatible with lead-acid batteries (AGM and GEL) and lithium batteries (LiFePO₄), offering great versatility for different types of installations.

In addition, it has a very high reliability due to its Victron Blue construction with high quality components, allowing it to offer continuous operation under demanding conditions.

Protections

The Orion 24/12-80 features overload, overvoltage, undervoltage and short-circuit protection as well as thermal protection.

If the temperature exceeds certain limits or if a short circuit is detected, this Orion automatically reduces power or shuts down to protect the equipment and the rest of the system from damage.

In addition, it has IP43 protection, which protects the converter against water and dust, making it suitable for use in vehicles, boats and technical environments.

Advantages of the Orion Victron non-isolated high power converter 24/12-80 - ORI241280020

Orion non-isolated converters offer a number of very useful advantages, including:

• It allows remotely switched on and off
• You can connect several units in parallel to increase power
• It works as stable DC power supply for 12 V loads
• It has integrated protections that prevent damage to both the Orion converter and the batteries connected to it.
• It can be used as auxiliary battery charger 12 V.

Typical use of the Orion 24/12-80

The Orion 24/12-80 converter is typically used in installations of:

• Trucks, motorhomes and camper vans, where the battery is 24 V but several 12 V devices are needed.
• Boats and yachts, where there is a 24 V system and a 12 V network.
• Hybrid or multi-battery solar installations, to supply 12 V loads from panels connected to one or more 24 V batteries.
• Commercial vehicles and machinery, where the auxiliary systems operate at 12 V while the rest of the electrical system operates at 24 V.

Orion Victron Non-Isolated High Power 24/12-80 Orion Victron Inverter Technical Specifications - ORI241280020

Orion Victron Non-Isolated High Power 24/12-80 Orion Victron Inverter - ORI241280020 Technical Information

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