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Twice the charging power of the original XS!

Expanding on the Orion XS 12/12-50A, the new Orion XS 1400 supports 12V and 24V systems. The Orion XS 1400 uses automatic buck-boost control to allow 12/24V input and 12/24V output, and provides twice the charging power of the original XS in 24V/24V configuration.

The Orion XS 1400 can be used as a battery charger or a power supply, delivering up to 1400W of continuous power at 28V. The output voltage is fully adjustable and remains independent of the input voltage, thanks to the automatic buck-boost control. This also ensures the current never exceeds the set value, even when the input voltage is higher than the output.

In power supply mode, the output voltage stays stable regardless of load or input fluctuations, within the specified range. In charger mode, the four-stage charge algorithm improves battery life through controlled charging. 

As a key component of the Victron ecosystem, the Orion XS 1400 is configured and monitored via Victron Connect, locally via a GX device, such as the Cerbo GX, Ekrano GX, or remotely via the VRM Portal.

Key features:
• Engine shutdown detection with no external sensor required
• Smart four-stage charging algorithm
• Can be paralleled with no limit on number of units
• DVCC compatible via GX device via VE.Direct
• IP65 rated, dust-tight and protected against heavy rain
• Fanless, silent, and with up to 98.5% efficiency

For datasheet and more information, please visit the Orion XS 1400 product page: Orion XS 1400 DC-DC Battery Charger

Want to see a Victron system in action? 🔋
Head to the stand of NZ Lithium at the Motorhome Caravan & Leisure Show in Christchurch this weekend (May 24 & 25) to hear from Jesse and his crew what this system they built is all about.

We are excited to introduce our new product: the SmallBMS NG.
Building on the SmallBMS, the NG version is designed specifically for Victron Lithium NG batteries and includes several new features.

In addition to the familiar features of the Small BMS, such as load and charge disconnect and the pre-alarm, the SmallBMS NG now also provides detailed per-battery and per-cell measurements from all connected Lithium NG batteries, through VictronConnect.

Bluetooth is now integrated into the BMS itself, rather than in the battery. This means all batteries connect in one place, and the system is monitored from a central BMS.

Another key difference is that with Lithium NG batteries, current measurement is built into the battery. This means there’s no longer a need to add a SmartShunt for current and state of charge (SoC) data. The SmallBMS NG receives this information directly from the batteries, and displays it in VictronConnect.

The SmallBMS NG is a simple and cost-effective alternative to the upcoming VE.Bus BMS NG, ideal for systems that don’t include VE.Bus inverter/chargers.

Please note that the SmallBMS NG is not compatible with VE.Bus devices such as MultiPlus and Quattro. For these systems, the VE.Bus BMS NG is the suitable option and it will be available soon.

For more information, please visit the SmallBMS NG product page.