Victron 100A Buck-Boost

The Victron 100A Buck-Boost DC-DC Converter is a DC-DC converter for charging a 12/24V service battery in vehicles with an intelligent dynamo. Since, when the engine is running, these dynamos do not always emit the correct charging current, a DC-DC converter is essential for charging the service battery properly. It can charge a 12V battery from 12V or 24V, or a charge a 24V battery from 12V or 24V, doing the Voltage conversion as needed.

Alternators of Euro 5 and 6 engines, which are controlled by the onboard electronics, often supply too low charging voltage even with the engine running. As a result, a Buck-Boost converter is necessary to charge the house battery. In the case of lithium systems, the alternator must be protected against overload, resulting in overheating, which arises because the voltage control of the alternator cannot anticipate zero resistance of lithium battery systems.

To ensure that the start battery of the vehicle is always loaded with priority, the units of Buck-Boost series will only provide power when the engine is running. This is possible thanks to the built-in engine running detection and the related programmable time-delayed switching. This also prevents the onboard voltage of the vehicle from becoming too low. It is not necessary to intervene in the system of the vehicle, install a separate motor run sensor or intervene in the CAN-bus system. Apart from this detection, the Buck-Boost series equipment can also be switched on with a programmable input.

The Buck-Boost series is fully programmable through a very simple and easy PC application (TSConfig). The output current has an automatic limitation that is adjustable. The automatic stop becomes active as soon as the temperature comes close to a pre-set maximum. The output voltage is fully adjustable and is independent of the input voltage due to the automatic Buck-Boost control. This control also ensures that the current will never exceed the set value. Also not when the input voltage is higher than the output voltage.

Features

• Fully programmable
• Input voltage 10..30 VDC
• Output voltage 10..30 VDC
• Adjustable current limiter
• Output current (max. at 12 V) 100 A
• Output current (max. at 24 V) 50 A
• Automatic activation when engine running
• Output for activation/deactivation of loads
• CAN-bus for control purposes and CAN-bus Temp Sensor communication
• Battery temperature monitoring (optional)
• USB for configuration/monitoring
• LED status indicators
• M8 connections
• Battery monitor
• 5 year warranty