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Settings or error with DC DC Charger

I have a Victron dc dc charger as follows:

Orion-Tr Smart 12/12 30A ISOLATED DC-DC Charger

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Just wondering why I get these screens showing whilst I am driving

Thankyou

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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ commented ·

Probably the settings. Please post a screen shot of the settings from the cog icon.

And how is it wired?

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henri-bergius answered ·

12.8V is pretty low for starter battery / alternator voltage if the engine is running. What kind of alternator do you have?

By default the engine shutdown detection enables charging when voltage is >13.8V, and stops it when dropping below 13.5V.

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You might also want to check the wiring to the Orion. Is it thick enough and connected properly? There could be some voltage drop there.


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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ commented ·
Yes, it's probably the shutdown voltage. Guessing there's a smart alternator, in which case 12.8V is not unusual.
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