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Victron Orion 12/12 30 Charger - what should be included in the box?

Hey guys, I recently purchased the Victron Orion 12/12 30 Charger - installed it - set the parameters, and took the vehicle for a test drive without success, i.e. everything appears to be functioning via the app - but the unit wont turn on? So investigating what could be the cause, I discovered it needs the green bridge connection (minimum) or it will never turn on -- problem is, mine didn't come with the bridge and the manual doesn't have an 'items included' page -- so I'm not sure if I've been duped with a 'return item' or they don't come with them new? Can someone please confirm - I'm meant to be heading off on a trip this Friday, so I'm really desperate to know. Many thanks in advance, Peter

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nesswill avatar image nesswill commented ·

Does this help at all around 6n:30s

Victron Orion DC-DC Isolated Charger B2B Installation - YouTube

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peterb381 avatar image peterb381 nesswill commented ·

Indeed @nesswill - thank you very much sharing that. From yours, and others, feedback - it looks like I lucked out. Cheers Peter


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Alexandra answered ·

@peterb381

This is how the product looks out the box.

See this unboxing video at around time stamp 1:30 to 1:45.

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Thank you very much Alexandra - it's now categoric. Really appreciate you taking the time to post that, looks like I'll be emailing the company - and hopefully - acquiring one from somewhere locally in the meantime (as I need it be Friday). Cheers Peter
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luphi answered ·

It definitely should come with the bridge.

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peterb381 avatar image peterb381 commented ·

Thank you @luphi - I'm now on the hunt for one - I believe this should be the same: Jaycar 2 Pole Pc Mount - fingers crossed. Cheers Peter

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jamesw answered ·

peterb381 how did you go. I might be in the same boat

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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ commented ·
Simply bridge the two connections with an insulated wire. 0.5mm square would work, there's effectively no current.

But probably these are returns that the seller is passing off as new.


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peterb381 avatar image peterb381 commented ·
Hey James, no doubt what @kevgermany said is correct. In my case, I was lucky enough to be travelling with a mate who had one of these 2 Pole Mounts (...he seems to buy everything from Altronics, though I know Jaycar sells them, too; apparently, it's a universal plug) - anyhow, once installed, it most definitely worked ;) -- Good luck!
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