I recently installed an Orion XS. I could only properly fit 6awg cable using ferrules. I see no way a 4awg cable could be fully inserted, despite what the spec sheet says.
Anyone else have this problem, did Victron improperly size the cable receiving barrel?
Are you square crimping? Could be the proverbial square peg in a round hole?
Also ferrule adds diameter to the wire....
Fairly certain the receiving barrels will be an off the shelf integration.
Hi @msmolow,
The following pictures show:
All cables fit, the 4AWG snugly but it fits. Please look closely at the fine strand size, larger strands may not fit.
If using a bootlace ferrule it’s important to make sure that the strain relief part can still grip the cable insulation as intended.
The Victron recommendation is to not use ferrules unless using thinner cable. See the manual.
www.victronenergy.com/media/pg/Orion_XS_12-12-50A_DC-DC_battery_charger/en/installation.html
The manual states:
"The use of ferrules is not required for cables from the above table. If an even thinner cable is used, a ferrule can help to bundle the loose wires. However, it is up to the installer to make sure that the cable is properly secured. The connecting cable, with or without a ferrule, should be adequately clamped to ensure low contact resistance."
Bold is my empahsis.
There is no such recommendation in the manual that I could find that states '...not use ferrules unless using thinner cable'. Simply that they are not required when using cables from the table shown in the manual.
Hi @msmolow ,
I would use pin / palm crimps in an Orion XS installation, with adequate strain relief also.
This means your not trying to stuff wires AND metal into a limited receptacle.
It was near impossible to get 6awg with no ferrule into the barrel without some of the strands remaining outside.
To my original question, 6awg was hard enough, I don’t see how 4awg would fit.
To those who answered my question, do you have an Orion XS?
Hi all,
To those having issues could you please post some photos of the cables you’re using and the installation?
My first guess is that strand size is too large.
