Victron Orion 12/24-20 Non-Isolated DC-DC Converter IP20 | ORI122420020

The Victron Orion 12/24-20 is a non-isolated DC-DC converter that steps a 12V supply up to a 24V output, delivering up to 20A continuous. It suits professional installations where a 24V load or battery bank needs power from a 12V source without galvanic isolation between the two circuits.

Key features

• Conversion, 12V DC input to 24V DC output at 20A continuous.
• Topology, non-isolated, with input and output sharing a common ground.
• Protection rating, IP20, for enclosed dry environments such as cabinets and equipment bays.
• Weight, 0.926 kg.
• Output, fixed voltage, no adjustment needed.
• Maximum output power, 480W at 24V.

Product overview

Mixed-voltage systems often need 24V equipment or a 24V battery bank powered from a 12V source. The Orion 12/24-20 handles this without providing electrical separation between input and output, which is fine in vehicle, caravan and marine installations sharing a chassis or hull ground, but it needs to be accounted for at the design stage.

At 20A continuous, the unit can run 24V loads such as inverters, winches, lighting circuits or auxiliary charging from a 12V bank. IP20 means protection against solid objects over 12mm, with no water or dust resistance, so it has to go somewhere dry and enclosed, away from moisture.

Applications

• Powering 24V auxiliary circuits from a 12V vehicle or vessel battery bank.
• Charging a 24V battery bank from a 12V alternator or solar system.
• Running 24V inverters or equipment from a 12V primary supply in caravans, motorhomes and boats.
• Providing a stable 24V rail in panel and cabinet installations from a 12V source.
• Off-grid and mobile systems that mix 12V and 24V requirements.

What's in the box

• 1x Victron Orion 12/24-20 DC-DC Converter

Installation notes

The Orion 12/24-20 connects input and output grounds internally, so check that your system design allows a shared ground before fitting it. The IP20 rating means it belongs inside a dry enclosure, protected from moisture and condensation. Fuse both input and output correctly, and have the installation carried out by a qualified electrician or system integrator familiar with DC power systems.