{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","name":"Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC charger","kind":"object","abbreviation":"Orion XS 12/12-70A","aliases":["Orion XS 12/12-70A","ORI121221040","Orion XS 12/12-70A GA","Orion XS 12/12-70A general arrangement"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"DC-DC battery-charger layout reference for Victron order code ORI121221040.","description":["Coordinate the charger body with source and battery cables, isolating devices and access for commissioning. Use the exact manufacturer model when checking adjacent equipment.","The downloadable GA illustration is independently authored conceptual geometry, with no scale or manufacturer dimensions. Use the official CAD source for the exact layout."],"readingNotes":["The 12/12-70A file has a distinct order code and must not be selected solely from the Orion XS family name.","The 50 A version and 70 A version require independent electrical selection even when layouts appear similar."],"drawingChecklist":["Match ORI121221040.","Coordinate conductor terminations and bend space.","Check installation orientation, cooling and service access."],"distinction":"The 50 A version and 70 A version require independent electrical selection even when layouts appear similar.","facts":[{"label":"Manufacturer","value":"Victron Energy"},{"label":"Model / housing family","value":"Orion XS 12/12-70A"},{"label":"CAD selection","value":"ORI121221040"},{"label":"Illustration","value":"Original conceptual GA; unitless, not a manufacturer outline"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"ga-expansion-victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","relevance":"Manufacturer identity and available drawing route; exact file identity is recorded in the linked CAD entry."}],"related":["ga-battery-charger","ga-battery-dc-disconnect-assembly"],"artwork":"edu-object-victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","publishedOn":"2026-10-29","updatedOn":"2026-10-29","provenance":"independent-public-research","plainEnglish":{"title":"What it does","introduction":"A battery charger supplies controlled electrical power to replenish a battery. Its charging method must suit the selected battery.","example":"In a substation, a charger maintains the station battery so that protection and breaker control circuits have stored energy available when needed.","drawings":"Use the selected manufacturer's drawings to check the equipment's size, mounting points and cable connections. The layout helps you plan where it fits and how it can be reached for maintenance. An illustrative 3D preview does not establish product dimensions or required clearances.","terms":[{"name":"Schematic","meaning":"A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance."}],"diagram":"flow","steps":["Electrical supply","Charger controls charging","Battery stores energy"],"caption":"A simplified explanation of how this item works. It does not show terminal wiring or an operating procedure.","sources":[{"label":"Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC charger official drawing source","url":"https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-converters/orion-xs-dc-dc-battery-chargers"}],"profileId":"battery-charger"},"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/tools/electrical-library/equipment-preview/victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","scope":"Equipment preview: manufacturer drawing where available, otherwise a 3D thumbnail. Original object icon exports are removed."},"drawings":[],"sources":[{"id":"ga-expansion-victron-energy-orion-xs-12-12-70a","title":"Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-70A DC-DC charger official drawing source","publisher":"Victron Energy","url":"https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-converters/orion-xs-dc-dc-battery-chargers","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Model identity and mechanical CAD selection. No reproduction of manufacturer graphics.","checkedOn":"2026-10-29","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Manufacturer identity and available drawing route; exact file identity is recorded in the linked CAD entry."}]}