Victron Orion XS 1400W DC-DC Battery Charger

The Victron Orion XS 1400 is a high-output DC-DC battery charger for 12V, 24V and mixed-voltage systems, in a fanless aluminum design.

Intelligent alternators are the reason this class of charger exists. A modern alternator varies its output voltage for engine efficiency rather than holding a steady charging voltage. Connected directly, a house bank fed from one of those never reaches full charge. A DC-DC charger takes whatever the alternator produces and delivers a proper charging profile regardless.

Input and output voltage and current are all configurable, so the charger suits the system rather than imposing one fixed profile. Engine-running detection ensures charging happens only when appropriate, rather than drawing from the starter battery after shutdown.

The efficient fanless aluminum construction delivers full output at elevated ambient temperatures within its stated range. Fanless matters in an engine space, where a cooling fan pulls in oil mist and salt air until it clogs. VictronConnect handles configuration and live status, with optional remote monitoring. Explore more DC-DC battery chargers.

• For intelligent alternators that vary their output voltage
• A directly connected bank never reaches full charge
• Input and output both configurable
• Fanless, with nothing to clog in an engine space