The Orion-Tr Smart 48/48-8A is a galvanically isolated DC-DC charger that takes a 48V input and delivers 48V output at up to 8A, for a maximum of 380W. It is built for installers who need electrical isolation between two 48V circuits, whether on a commercial vehicle, a boat, or an off-grid site.

Key features of the victron isolated dc to dc charger

• Galvanic isolation, a transformer separates input and output, stopping ground loops and shielding equipment from voltage spikes on the source circuit.
• Charge output, 48V input to 48V output, up to 8A continuous, up to 380W.
• Bluetooth connectivity, configure, monitor and update firmware through the VictronConnect app, no extra hardware needed.
• Adaptive charging algorithm, configurable profiles cover lithium and lead-acid battery chemistries.
• Engine detection input, the unit only draws from the source battery once it detects the alternator running, protecting the starter battery from excessive discharge.
• Remote on/off terminal, lets it be switched by a vehicle management system or an external switch.
• Aluminium housing, fully enclosed, built for demanding installation environments.

How the isolation works

A high-frequency transformer breaks the direct electrical path between the two battery banks. That matters when both banks share a chassis ground or connect to equipment with different earthing references: without isolation, a straight DC-DC link can cause corrosion, interference or fault propagation between circuits. With this unit, that path is removed entirely.

Setting up charge profiles

Absorption voltage, float voltage, bulk current limit and tail current threshold are all set through VictronConnect. That lets the same unit charge lithium iron phosphate batteries or conventional AGM and gel banks, as long as the matching profile is loaded before use.

Applications

• Charging a 48V auxiliary or service battery from a 48V starter or house bank in commercial vehicles and coaches.
• Marine dual-bank systems where galvanic isolation is needed to prevent corrosion between separate battery circuits.
• Off-grid or mobile installations using a 48V primary bank to charge a separate 48V secondary bank.
• Telecom and industrial equipment needing an isolated 48V supply from an existing 48V bus.
• Retrofit work where two 48V systems must stay electrically separate for safety or regulatory reasons.

What's in the box

• Orion-Tr Smart 48/48-8A isolated DC-DC charger unit