{"product_id":"victron-orion-tr-smart-12-12-30a-non-isolated-dc-dc-charger","title":"Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12\/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC Charger — 360W, Bluetooth (Alternator to House Battery)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12\/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC Charger is the budget alternator charger for most van and RV builds\u003c\/strong\u003e — same lithium-safe charging, same Bluetooth monitoring, same engine-start detection as the Isolated version, but without the galvanic isolation. About $30 cheaper. The right pick when input and output share a common chassis ground (which is true for almost every vehicle build).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Bluetooth lets you monitor and configure from your phone using the VictronConnect app. Works with lead-acid, AGM, gel, and lithium house batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNon-Isolated vs Isolated — which one?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNon-Isolated (this model)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIsolated\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eORI121236140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eORI121236120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanic isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — shared ground required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired for marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRVs, vans, simple installs where input and output share a chassis ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoats, shared chassis with isolation requirements, sensitive electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$215.05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$243.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Non-Isolated if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you're installing in a van, RV, truck, trailer, or any vehicle where the starter battery and house battery already share a chassis ground (essentially all road vehicles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Isolated if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you're installing on a boat, or you have a specific reason to keep input and output grounds separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a DC-DC charger instead of a battery isolator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLithium-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — modern alternators are not designed to charge lithium house batteries directly. Lithium banks pull huge current at low resistance, which overheats alternators. The Orion-Tr limits current and provides a proper charge profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-stage charging\u003c\/strong\u003e — bulk, absorption, float (configurable for lead-acid or LiFePO4) instead of a constant-voltage dump from the alternator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine-start detection\u003c\/strong\u003e — auto-disables charging while engine is off so it won't drain your starter battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e — watch real-time current and battery status from your phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel-capable\u003c\/strong\u003e — chain unlimited units in parallel to scale up amperage (e.g., 2× = 60A, 3× = 90A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrion-Tr Smart 12\/12-30A Non-Isolated DC-DC charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick-start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput voltage range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V (adjustable 10–15V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated output current\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated output power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEfficiency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87% (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGalvanic isolation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (non-isolated input\/output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in (VictronConnect)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVE.Direct port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine-start detection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptive (input voltage based)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharge stages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk, Absorption, Float (3-stage adaptive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead-acid (AGM, Gel, Flooded), LiFePO4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParallel capable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (unlimited units)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse polarity, output short-circuit, over-temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +60°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (HxWxD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 x 200 x 75 mm (4.4 x 7.9 x 3.0 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 kg (2.9 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eORI121236140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 years (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVan Life \/ RV\u003c\/strong\u003e — most popular alternator charger for Sprinter, Promaster, Transit, and travel-trailer builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverlanding\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4×4 or expedition vehicle with auxiliary house battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruck campers\u003c\/strong\u003e — slide-in camper house battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTow vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e — trailer house battery charged while driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile work\u003c\/strong\u003e — equipment battery in service truck powered from the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNeed more than 30A?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo options: \u003cstrong\u003eparallel two Orion-Tr 30A units\u003c\/strong\u003e for 60A (~720W), or step up to the \u003cstrong\u003eOrion XS 12\/12-50A\u003c\/strong\u003e for a single higher-output unit. 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