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Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC charger

Model: Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC charger · SKU: ORI121236120

Prepared Nov 14, 2026

Common specifications

Charger input
DC (alternator or battery)Source [8]
Input voltage
8-17 V DCSource [8]
Solar input voltageNot documented
Solar input limitNot documented
Output voltage
12.2 V nominal; adjustable 10-15 VSource [8]
Battery voltage
12 VSource [8]
Charge current
30 ASource [8]
Battery chemistryNot documented
Power
360 WSource [8]
Isolated
YesSource [8]
Engine detection
built-in engine shutdown detectionSource [8]
Weight
1.8 kg4 lb convertedSource [10]
Enclosure volume1.93 L** Calculated from recorded external dimensions
Warranty term
5 yearsSource [9]

All recorded specifications

Battery voltage
12 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as the 12/12-30 model (12 V output, nominal output voltage 12.2 V) in the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

Printed as the 12/12-30 model (12 V output, nominal output voltage 12.2 V) in the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

[8]
Charge current
30 ADocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Cont. output current at nominal output voltage and 40°C 30 A" (40 A for 10 s) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

Printed as "Cont. output current at nominal output voltage and 40°C 30 A" (40 A for 10 s) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

[8]
Charger input
DC (alternator or battery)Documented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger separates the starter and service batteries when the engine is not running."; applies to the whole Orion-Tr Smart isolated series covered by this manual.

Location: PDF page 5, Features (Separation of the starter battery and the service battery)

Printed as "The Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger separates the starter and service batteries when the engine is not running."; applies to the whole Orion-Tr Smart isolated series covered by this manual.

Location: PDF page 5, Features (Separation of the starter battery and the service battery)

[8]
Dimensions
80 D × 186 W × 130 H mm3.1 D × 7.32 W × 5.12 H in convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Read from the Victron Energy 2026-Q3 price list, from the row whose article number is ORI121236120. Printed: "130 x 186 x 80". The size column is headed "H x W x D" in millimetres and the weight column "kg". No value was taken from another article number or from a product name.

Location: Pricelist row for article number ORI121236120, column headed "H x W x D" (millimetres), page 8

Read from the Victron Energy 2026-Q3 price list, from the row whose article number is ORI121236120. Printed: "130 x 186 x 80". The size column is headed "H x W x D" in millimetres and the weight column "kg". No value was taken from another article number or from a product name.

Location: Pricelist row for article number ORI121236120, column headed "H x W x D" (millimetres), page 8

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Engine detection
built-in engine shutdown detectionDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "This is possible thanks to the built-in engine shutdown detection."; series-wide (manual covers all Orion-Tr Smart isolated models).

Location: PDF page 4, Introduction

Printed as "This is possible thanks to the built-in engine shutdown detection."; series-wide (manual covers all Orion-Tr Smart isolated models).

Location: PDF page 4, Introduction

[8]
Input voltage
8-17 V DCDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Input voltage range 8-17 V" (under voltage shut down 7 V, restart 7.5 V) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

Printed as "Input voltage range 8-17 V" (under voltage shut down 7 V, restart 7.5 V) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

[8]
Isolated
YesDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Galvanic isolation 200 V dc between input, output and case" in the 360-400 Watt specification table; one value for every column of that table, including this model.

Location: PDF page 24, Specifications (360-400 Watt table)

Printed as "Galvanic isolation 200 V dc between input, output and case" in the 360-400 Watt specification table; one value for every column of that table, including this model.

Location: PDF page 24, Specifications (360-400 Watt table)

[8]
Output voltage
12.2 V nominal; adjustable 10-15 VDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Nominal output voltage 12.2 V" and "Output voltage adjust range 10-15 V" in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

Printed as "Nominal output voltage 12.2 V" and "Output voltage adjust range 10-15 V" in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

[8]
Power
360 WDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "Cont. output power at 40°C 360 W" (430 W at 25°C) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

Printed as "Cont. output power at 40°C 360 W" (430 W at 25°C) in the 12/12-30 column of the Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manual (Rev 14 - 02/2026), captured on September 26, 2026.

Location: 8 Specifications, 360 - 400 Watt table, 12/12-30 (360 W) column

[8]
Weight
1.8 kg4 lb convertedDocumented claim
Conditions

Read from the Victron Energy 2026-Q3 price list, from the row whose article number is ORI121236120. Printed: "1.8 kg". The size column is headed "H x W x D" in millimetres and the weight column "kg". No value was taken from another article number or from a product name.

Location: Pricelist row for article number ORI121236120, column headed "kg", page 8

Read from the Victron Energy 2026-Q3 price list, from the row whose article number is ORI121236120. Printed: "1.8 kg". The size column is headed "H x W x D" in millimetres and the weight column "kg". No value was taken from another article number or from a product name.

Location: Pricelist row for article number ORI121236120, column headed "kg", page 8

[10]

Warranty

Remedy
Repair, replace or (partly) credit the defective product free of charge, at Victron Energy's discretionDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "repair, replace or (partly) credit the defective product free of charge" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. A repair or replacement does not extend the term; at least 6 months remain. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed as "repair, replace or (partly) credit the defective product free of charge" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. A repair or replacement does not extend the term; at least 6 months remain. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]
Coverage conditions
Void after physical damage or alteration; excludes improper use such as reversed battery polarity, inadequate connection, mechanical shock, liquid or condensation, unsuitable environment, lightning, and terminals damaged by insufficient tightening; not for products misused, neglected, improperly installed, disassembled, modified or repaired by anyone other than Victron Energy or its authorized Repair CentresDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section, captured on September 26, 2026, which lists each excluded use. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section, captured on September 26, 2026, which lists each excluded use. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]
Coverage starts
Date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice dateDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed as "for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase by the original end-user, with a maximum of 66 months from the Victron Energy invoice date" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. The policy names product groups, not models; it is given to Victron's direct customers (dealers), who must pass an identical warranty to the end-user.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]
Warranty term
5 yearsDocumented claimBrand-wide Victron policy; names no model
Conditions

Printed as "Victron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. The policy names product groups, not models; batteries are the listed exceptions.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed as "Victron Energy warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years" in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. The policy names product groups, not models; batteries are the listed exceptions.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]
Labor and shipping
Not included: the warranty does not perform or reimburse de-installation, transportation and re-installationDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed as "The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de-installation, transportation, and re-installation." in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. A product needing service goes back to the place of purchase.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed as "The warranty does not include performing or reimbursing de-installation, transportation, and re-installation." in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026. A product needing service goes back to the place of purchase.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]
Optional warranty extension
5 more years (10 years total) for a 10% surcharge, bought by Victron's direct customers at least one year before the original term endsDocumented claim
Conditions

Printed in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026, for products that came with a 5-year warranty; Victron may ask proof that the product still worked when the extension was bought.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

Printed in the Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, captured on September 26, 2026, for products that came with a 5-year warranty; Victron may ask proof that the product still worked when the extension was bought.

Location: Victron Energy Limited Warranty Policy, Warranty section

[9]

Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

  1. Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC chargerPaid link.Distributor product page · Checked https://signaturesolar.com/victron-energy-orion-tr-smart-12/12-30a-360w-isolated-dc-dc-charger/
  2. Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC charger · DatasheetPaid link.Distributor datasheet · Checked https://signaturesolar.com/product_images/Datasheet-Orion-Tr-Smart-DC-250-400W-EN.pdf
  3. Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC charger · DocumentPaid link.Distributor document · Checked https://signaturesolar.com/product_images/Orion-Tr_Smart_DC-DC_Charger-pdf-en.pdf
  4. Datasheet-Orion-Tr-Smart-DC-250-400W-EN.pdfPaid link.Distributor datasheet · Checked https://signaturesolar.com/product_images/Datasheet-Orion-Tr-Smart-DC-250-400W-EN.pdf
  5. Datasheet-Orion-Tr-DC-DC-converters-isolated-100-250-400W-EN.pdfOfficial datasheet · Checked https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-Orion-Tr-DC-DC-converters-isolated-100-250-400W-EN.pdf
  6. Manual-Orion-Tr-isolated-DC-DC-converters-EN-FR-NL-ES-IT-DE-.pdfOfficial instruction manual · Checked https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Manual-Orion-Tr-isolated-DC-DC-converters-EN-FR-NL-ES-IT-DE-.pdf
  7. Manual-Orion-Tr-isolated-DC-DC-converters-EN-FR-NL-ES-IT-DE.pdfPaid link.Distributor instruction manual · Checked https://signaturesolar.com/content/images/Manual-Orion-Tr-isolated-DC-DC-converters-EN-FR-NL-ES-IT-DE.pdf
  8. Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated manualOfficial installation manual · Revision Rev 14 - 02/2026 · 2026-02 · Checked https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Orion-Tr_Smart_DC-DC_Charger_-_Isolated/34439-Orion-Tr_Smart_DC-DC_Charger-pdf-en.pdf
  9. Victron Energy victron warrantyOfficial warranty · Checked https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Victron-Energy-Limited-Warranty-Policy.pdf
  10. Victron Energy price list EUR C, 2026 Q3Official document · Revision 2026-Q3 · Checked https://www.victronenergy.com/media/pricelist/Pricelist_Victron_EUR_C_2026-Q3_Web.pdf