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Version: 1.7

Victron Orion XS

The Orion XS charges your leisure battery from the engine's alternator while you drive. Sensa shows what it is putting in and why it has stopped.

How it connects​

Over Bluetooth. Sensa needs to be within Bluetooth range, either of the unit itself or of a Bluetooth Proxy near your batteries.

You also need the Orion's Encryption key. In the VictronConnect app, open the Orion, then Settings > Product info > Instant readout via Bluetooth > Show.

If your Orion is wired to a Victron Cerbo GX by VE.Direct, it also appears under the Cerbo with no extra setup.

Add to Sensa Nomad​

Sensa finds it on its own, with a Charger label. Open Settings, choose the Devices tab, tick it under Discovered and enter the Encryption key in the box that appears. Then press Add Selected Devices. If it is not there yet, press Scan.

See Adding devices for more.

What you see​

  • Input voltage and current, from the starter battery side.
  • Output voltage and current, to the leisure battery.
  • Charger state, such as Bulk, Absorption or Float.
  • Off reason, such as engine off or input voltage too low.
  • Signal strength.

Good to know​

  • Out of range means unavailable. If Sensa hears nothing from the Orion for a minute, its readings show as unavailable until it is back.
  • Sensa cannot switch it off. Cold-charging protection can only stop it if it is wired through a relay; otherwise you get the alarm only.
  • The 12/12-50 and XS 1400 are bench tested. Other ratings carry the Unverified label for now. See Devices.
  • Firmware is updated from the VictronConnect app, not from Sensa.