Product overview:
The UK solar power specialist Photonic Universe Ltd
is proud to offer this brand new Victron DC to DC battery charger for
fast charging of a 12V battery / battery bank from another 12V battery /
battery bank with its own energy source.
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Our promise:
- No-quibble 30 days return period
- UK repair or replacement warranty
- Free lifetime technical product support
- Deep industry expertise and knowledge
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Photonic Universe is an official distributor of products from Victron Energy - the globally
renowned manufacturer of high quality hybrid power electronics. Victron
Energy chargers have a longstanding reputation for their outstanding
reliability, innovative design and superior build quality.
Function:
This Orion Smart battery
charger is designed to automatically charge one 12V battery / battery
bank from another 12V battery / battery bank with its own energy
source. For example, if one 12V battery / bank is being regularly
charged by solar / mains/ alternator, this 18A DC-to-DC battery charger
can pull energy from this battery bank to charge a second 12V target
battery or battery bank. The target battery / bank will be charged at a
maximum of 18A, using an intelligent multi-stage approach with full
overcharge protection.
This compact and lightweight battery to battery charger can be easily
integrated or retrofitted into any 12V system, allowing the user to
transform a single battery system into a dual battery charging system.
For example, in a vehicle or boat this charger can take energy from the
engine starter battery (which is constantly topped up by the alternator)
to charge a leisure or auxiliary battery / bank.
In a solar charging system, the charger allows easy conversion from a
single battery solar charging kit to a dual battery charging kit,
without the need to upgrade the single battery solar charge controller
to a dual battery model. This is perfect for systems with a high solar
input, where a suitable dual battery solar charge controller is
expensive or difficult to procure.
The charger can also operate in a DC conversion mode, where the
output voltage will be adjusted to a stable voltage with minimal
electrical noise. This allows the running of sensitive DC equipment from
a battery or other DC power source which may change voltage during
charging or use.
Key features:
- Bluetooth connectivity: inbuilt Bluetooth feature allows the charging process to be monitored and settings to be changed at any time using the VictronConnect App, without having to access the installation location.
- Safe unattended charging: the unit
features inbuilt safety functions (protection against overload,
overheating, overvoltage, short circuit, and reverse discharge of the
battery), which allow the charger to be left permanently connected to
the source battery for unattended automatic charging.
- Continued charging during battery/load use: the
charger will continue to operate at full power whilst energy is drawn
from the battery during use. The unit will maintain the charge if the
battery is already at full capacity. Any 12V loads may also be left
permanently connected and running whilst the DC-to-DC charger is in
operation, and will be protected against overvoltage and voltage
fluctuations.
- Compatible with other charging sources: thanks
to the inbuilt suppression filter, the batteries may be
charged from alternative power sources, for example solar panels /
petrol generators etc., whilst remaining connected to the battery
charger.
- Remote on/off control: using a hard-wired
switch, external relay control or the Victron Connect app, the charger
can manually be turned on or off. This allows for greater control over
when the charger activates, or automatic control by a Battery Management
System.
- Vehicle battery optimisation: specifically
designed with efficient vehicle battery charging in mind. Unlike other
chargers (or split charge relays) which do not instantly charge the
battery at full current whilst driving and do not provide overcharge
protection, this unit will automatically charge at full power, even
during short journeys, with full protection from overcharging the
target battery. This charger is also well suited to vehicles of Euro 6
emission standard and above, as it prevents the reduced or intermittent
charging associated with smart alternators in these vehicles.
- System upgrade potential: this unit may be
connected in parallel to an identical model in order to boost the
charging capacity of the system. This is an ideal option for large
battery systems, or those with powerful 12V appliances running directly
from the batteries. A second unit may be added at any time for future
system expansion.
Galvanic isolation:
The input, output and case are isolated from each other at up
to 200Vdc, preventing any current leakage. This ensures that the two
batteries function fully independently with no current passing between
the two batteries or the ground apart from the charging current from the
Orion battery charger. Current leakage can interfere with sensitive
electronics, disturb dual battery systems with different potentials, or
cause corrosion of metal boat hulls.
Additional features:
This charger also features LED indicators to show target battery charging stage and Bluetooth connectivity status.
Compatibility:
This DC-to-DC battery charger is suitable for use with any 12V lead acid or lithium batteries. It is not compatible with 24V batteries or a combination of 12V and 24V batteries.
Specifications:
- Input voltage: 8-17V
- Output current: 0-18A
- Battery types: suitable for any type of 12V lead acid or lithium battery
- Under voltage shutdown: 7V
- Under voltage restart: 7.5V
- Output voltage adjustable range: 10-15V (12.2V nominal)
- Output voltage tolerance: +/- 0.2V
- Output noise: 2mV RMS
- Max. power consumption: 280W
- No load consumption: < 80mA
- Temperature range: -20 to +55 C
- Ambient conditions, humidity: max. 95% RH, no condensation
- Max cable cross section: 16mm2 (AWG6)
- Dimensions: 130 x 186 x 70 mm
- Weight: 1.3kg
If you have any questions about this product or you need our free advice please contact us via eBay messaging (tick the box "This is not about an item" if you don't know this item number). Payment: - We
accept Pay Pal, cheques, credit and debit cards, and bank transfer
payments. If you choose a cheque payment, please note it might take up
to 2-3 weeks to get processed and cleared. Other payment methods are
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Delivery: - Please note that import duties, taxes, and
charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. If the
courier requires payment of these local charges to complete the
delivery, they will be your responsibility as a buyer.
- Upon
receipt of the item, please examine it carefully. In the unlikely event
of any damage in transit, please report it to us immediately by email or
phone, but in any case no later than 7 days after receipt of the item.
To enable us to deal with the courier efficiently, we may ask for some
additional details, e.g. photographs of the damage and packaging.
Returns: - If you change your mind within the first 30
days of receipt of the item, we will be happy to accept it back and
refund your payment. You will need to notify us via email / phone within
30 days of receipt that you intend to return the item, request the
return address and send the item back within a further 14 days at your
cost. To be eligible for a full refund, the item must be new, unused,
undamaged and correctly packaged. Please ensure that we receive the item
in its brand new, original condition, i.e. take reasonable care to wrap
and protect it on the way back to us.
Warranty:
- This product is covered by a 5 year manufacturer warranty .
About us
Photonic Universe Ltd
is a company based in London, United Kingdom. We design and supply
solar and wind renewable energy products and complete off-grid power
systems for various applications, to both trade and retail customers.
Tens of thousands of clients all over the world rely on our products to
generate clean energy for their households, vehicles, boats and remote
places with no access to mains electricity.
We strongly believe that
solar and wind energy can provide significant benefits and we are doing
our best to allow you to buy these quality solar products at fair
prices. We've had a lot of positive feedback from our customers who have been impressed by the high quality of our products and excellent service.
We are VAT registered in the UK and can provide VAT receipts upon request. Photonic Universe is a registered trademark in the UK.
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