Why do Victron make an isolated and non isolated version of the Orion Tr smart? Surely if you connect the two -ve of the isolated together it becomes a non isolated? Is there something else about it that is different?
Why do Victron make an isolated and non isolated version of the Orion Tr smart? Surely if you connect the two -ve of the isolated together it becomes a non isolated? Is there something else about it that is different?
You can use the isolated version to measure the current used to charge a battery using a smart BMV. Measuring with a non isolated version would also includes the current wasted in heat.
Orion-Tr Smart Dc to DC Charger, Alternator Victron Energy
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Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated 12 / 24 Volt- Product Page
Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated 12 /24 Volt - Datasheet
Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated 12 /24 Volt - Online Manual
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Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Non-Isolated 12 /24 Volt- Product Page
Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Non-Isolated 12 /24 Volt- Datasheet
Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC Charger Isolated 12 /24 Volt - Online Manual
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