Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger settings explained in detail

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In this video, we're taking you through the settings of a Victron Orion-Tr DC-DC Charger. These great pieces of kit are very popular, so we wanted to make sure you knew the best settings for your DC-DC.
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@danconatser8699 5 күн бұрын

excellent explanation. Yes, Victron is "better" as you can change all the settings. but at the same time, without proper knowledge, they can be confusing. Many other brands are just "plug them in" and hope things work..... so thank you for your technical answers. Your video is helping me decide on getting the DC-DC charger or not. my truck has factory wiring to the rear plug for 30A. So putting the DC-DC charger in my trailer near to the LiFePO4 battery should work fine. (continuing to use the correct gauge wire of course). Having real-time data from my Victron SmartShunt will be key in understanding if everything is working or not. So many people only speak about RV or van systems and not for trailers (caravans). i subscribed to your channel and to your documents. looking forward to learning a lot. cheers.

@desmondmcmillan9685 22 күн бұрын

very useful detail that I could not find elsewhere, thank you.

@matthewalkman386 4 күн бұрын

That was great. Is the same for settings for isolated vs non isolated? Does a van differ from a camper? Don’t think so but just checking

@jbeletti 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video as it served as a reminder to me that the RV I'm selling to a friend, I had not setup the programming of the 2 Orions. Thanks for the settings explanations.

@rossclayton4527 17 күн бұрын

Hi I don't have any wall space left in 12 volt box which contains all my 12v gear the only place I can mount is on a flat shelf above the battery box. The area is open at the side of the van and at the front into the to the box which contains the rest of my gear so air is circulating around. Thanks for your details to set up it very much helps.

@andysutils 3 ай бұрын

Brill video as always. You always make it so so easy to understand.

@ChlorophilG 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this, I was having issues with low amps when charging...everywhere I looked seemed to point to overheating or cables. Last week I changed the start voltage from 14v to 13v and I'm getting a solid 30 amp charge now.

@nicknick7052 Ай бұрын

I followed your "instructions" for a quick setting but then I realized the "engine shutdown detection" page needs a better comprehension. It's really important to read the manual in detail to understand the Victron philosophy.

@crewzincool 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I just installed a 18amp version to top up my custom lithium in my ford ranger . Also have a 30 in my caravan. The info on the settings is great

@user-zo6xg8bx4l 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your EXCELLENT video. As the owner of a 1995 Fleetwood Pace Arrow motorhome, I have found nothing on KZfaq that is really helpful in describing the correct installation of a DC to DC charger for it. Any such installation is complicated by the motorhome's cross-connect vehicle to house battery switch,. No one on the internet seems motivated to address in detail how to (in detail) properly install a DC to DC (Victron) charger on these older motorhomes. Maybe you can be the FIRST?? Thanks.

@jasonbillington3923 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for this.

@ZiggZagg11 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I need this one too... Thank you thank you thank you... ❤

@LoneWolfExplorer Ай бұрын

Thank you, a very useful video especially about start voltage of 13amps 👍

@nigelprice1831 2 ай бұрын

Really helpful to me thankyou very much

@superformOG 6 ай бұрын

i have mine set to 13.6 and have been having issues - so ill try setting it to 13v hopefully this is the fix i have been looking for!!!

@addhmann Ай бұрын

Really helpful thank you

@robertallsworth8206 3 ай бұрын

Great set of videos, really helpful. I’ve been trying to understand how I can split the output of my solar panel to both hab and vehicle battery. For example I’d like to send 80% capacity to hab and 20% to vehicle, and then 100% to whichever battery hasn’t reached a charged state. My current vehicle has a switch to flick solar output between vehicle and hab battery

@MikeEffron 2 ай бұрын

I'm installing orion xs 12/12-50a tomorrow..but all the information will roughly be the same...Thank You...good video...

@tembaangwenya4423 Ай бұрын

Hi bud , I would like to find out if u can adjust voltage to output 15v or 15.6v max on 12,12-50

@captaindrew3061 6 ай бұрын

very good

@daviddorsey8754 4 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@gearstil 2 ай бұрын

Hello, is there a way to limit the current? if I have a Li Ion battery to charge, that can take 200+ Amps, how can I limit the output current in order not to blow the fuse or overcharge the alternator, charger, cables?

@Hiker97 5 ай бұрын

What do you mean by a combination of D+ and 13v? How to you set D+? I was consider using a switch at the terminal for manual on/off.

@andand4964 5 ай бұрын

Top man!

@danielsekula3729 Ай бұрын

What options are in user defined alternator type? Is there any current limit option?

@andrewford80 3 ай бұрын

I've had mostly pretty good experience with Victron but sometimes I facepalm. These chargers could have been so much better. I was one of the people who wondered why my 12-12/18 was only putting out about 10-11A. I spent so long trying to figure out what was going on but it was made difficult by the lack of data in the victron connect app for the DCDC charger. If they had included the charging current then I wouldn't have had to do the maths, working out what was going on from my shut. Seems like a simple thing to include but it's not. Also, if it's throttling due to temp, how hard would it be to have that show up in the app too? Super frustrating device to try and get working correctly. It still throttles when it's hot and I can't do too much to help it because of where it is located in our camper trailer. Does my head in! So much potential. Anyway, hopefully the new Orion XS is better. Thanks for the video

@yuriyura2023 2 ай бұрын

Does it have the current limitation setting?

@derekfromtauranga6012 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up re the 13 volt setting as no where else have I heard this information which makes logical sense. If you have a solar charger as well is changing this setting essential? 🤗

@derekfromtauranga6012 2 ай бұрын

I had a problem with no lights flashing or blue tooth connection. After much thought and head scratching I unmounted the charger and discovered my main chassis ground had fallen down where I couldn’t see it. Once I connected that up to the house battery I immediately saw the Bluetooth light flashing and could connect with my iPad. Very easy to adjust parameters on the charger and a great video with simple instructions. Thanks 🤗🤗🤗

@michaelloschner5458 3 ай бұрын

Hallo habe alles so gemacht, aber meine Pannel anzeige gibt die 12 Volt von der Starterbatterie nicht mehr an

@gatgolf Ай бұрын

Is there a way to limit the charger current? Have a 24/12 30amp orion to charge a small 18ah Li battery that only calls for 10 amp charging rate.

@RobertStevensService Ай бұрын

Yes, I have mine limited to 15 amp

@gatgolf Ай бұрын

@@RobertStevensService Where in the settings do you limit the current?

@ernieschatz3783 5 ай бұрын

I definitely want the 18A version then. We are in no hurry to charge and my cable run is about 25', so I don't want humongous wire diameter.

@bencole9936 4 ай бұрын

I have 16mm2 cable from starter motor to dcdc in caravan Total length of cable is 10m Ive a 30A dcdc only putting out 20A at best But it's also 30 - 40°C here so I'm guessing that contributes too No way would I go 18A dcdc

@michaelsvajka9090 4 ай бұрын

Hi, what mode should I use for lead acid batteries?

@underground1111 3 ай бұрын

That's a question. I am wondering the same thing because I keep having issues with my alternatore, eg, it's overheating, and I have gone through 3 alternators so far.

@Whiskybottle118 2 ай бұрын

Me too, it's not clear from the options

@Whiskybottle118 2 ай бұрын

Found this, not a definitive answer. "Try the 'Gel(1)' setting. It's not aggressive and would do. What you choose really depends on how much you draw the batts down daily, and how long you have to charge them. You could go more aggressive if you have a limited time to charge them and have drawn them down somewhat. If they're in 24/7 storage, you might just choose a flat 13.2V. Maybe 'Gel(2)' for a little more grunt if you're time pressed.. Make sure 'Adaptive' comes up in the settings, unless you want a fixed Absorb time. So there's no single answer, sorry. I think most of the presets there cover the Victron battery range, but there's something for most tastes. I'm not sure with the Orions, but you should be able to modify a preset and save it under your preferred name, as an extra to the standard list."

@launa86unenouvellevie 6 ай бұрын

Parfait.

@offgrid_power 6 ай бұрын

Glad it’s helpful!

@stephencasey1882 2 ай бұрын

Ive just had this charger installed but don't fully understand the settings ,the guy who fitted it said that when i start my van the starter battery stays at 12.4v constantly it doesnt peak to 13.8 or 14.0v etc,so he told me i had to put my heater on or flick the full beam on to aurge the battery for the charger to kick in?? It doesn't seem right i have to do that every time i switch the engine on?? I jave a 2016 vauxhall vivaro bi turbo,any suggestions??

@Whiskybottle118 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2016 Vauxhall Combo Crewcab, so same age & make, electrics are likely to be very similar. I've got a Victron 12-12 18Amp which I intend to install in the next few days. I'm new to the concept ot 'smart alternators' but it sounds like your alternator or ECU is seeing the main battery as 'good enough' and doesn't need charging. Full beam would load the battery causing a voltage drop and the alternator would kick in. I'll see how mind behaves when I install it. The other thing I've read is you need good thick (prefably short) cables from the main battery to the charger otherwise the charger will detact a lower voltage. Now just need the rain to stop so i can get on with it...

@stephencasey1882 2 ай бұрын

@@Whiskybottle118 yes I've 16mm2 cables for mine,been working good so far until this morning and my van wouldn't start, battery was dead??? I've had no battery issues until I had this installed and tbh I was actually just waiting on this happening!!!

@Whiskybottle118 2 ай бұрын

@@stephencasey1882 Could be worth puting a switch in that green link so you know it's disconnected when you're parked up. I also wonder if setting the sense voltage lower could stop it disconnecting. I once had a similar problem with a voltage sensing relay when I flatted the back battery and it hadn't seperated from the front battery and nearly drained that too

@stephencasey1882 2 ай бұрын

What do you mean ,green link?? I'm baffled by this stuff ,I had someone fit it so I just switch my van on and drive away,hoping to not have any issues lol

@Whiskybottle118 2 ай бұрын

@@stephencasey1882 Looking at the charger terminal block with the heatsink below, there are two smaller terminals to the left, a green block. You can see it in the header pic of the video. The two terminals are linked together with a wire, this makes it work. Remove the link wire and run it through a switch and that will allow you to disable the device (and seperate the two batteries). I've not tried this myself yet but that's my understanding. I haven't found anywhere to fit it yet, smaller van. The warnings about getting hot means I don't really want in under the seat where the second battery is so I'm trying to find somewhere under the bonnet.