DC-DC Converters

A DC-DC converter changes one DC voltage to another, for example running 24V equipment from a 12V battery bank, or 12V electronics from a 24V or 48V system. This collection lists the Victron Orion-Tr 12/24-15A (360W) isolated DC-DC converter. More Orion converters and DC-DC chargers, including isolated and non-isolated models and Orion-Tr Smart battery-to-battery chargers, are listed under battery chargers.

How to choose a DC-DC converter

• Input and output voltage: for example 12V in, 24V out.
• Power: size watts to the connected load with some margin.
• Isolated or non-isolated: isolated converters separate the two grounds, useful on boats.
• Charging: to charge a battery, use a DC-DC charger with a charge profile.

Converter or DC-DC charger?

A converter supplies a fixed output to loads; a DC-DC charger charges a battery with a multi-stage profile. See battery chargers.

Where are other Victron products?

See Victron Energy.

Can I run a 24V device from a 12V boat?

Yes, with a step-up converter such as the Orion-Tr 12/24-15A, sized for the device power.