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Victron Orion-Tr Smart 24/12 for 12V input

Hi. A supplier near me only has stock of the 24/12-30A Orion-Tr Smart and not the 12/12-30A. I am wanting to charge a 12V LifePo4 battery in a trailer from the vehicle, which is 12V. Can I buy the 24/12 -30A DC-DC converter and use it with only a 12V input?

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Sorry, question should be "Can I buy the 24/12-30A DC-DC CHARGER (not converter) and use it with only a 12V input?" Thanks

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Hi @Leon Bezuidenhout

You mean this one? https://www.victronenergy.com.au/upload/documents/Datasheet-Orion-Tr-Smart-DC-DC-chargers-isolated-250-400W-EN.pdf

If you look at the specs you'll see 14.0V listed as Undervoltage shut down. Which is probably too high for you.

Order in the one you really want/need.

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Yes, that's the one I'm interested in. I thought maybe that the undervoltage shutdown would be adjustable in the app and hence I could set it to match that of the 12V unit. Appreciate your suggestion thanks, just didn't want to wait for stock to have to come in.

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