PowerStation-8M
The PowerStation-8M Eight Slot Charger for A20-Mini is an optional accessory. It offers battery charging, A20-Mini timecode
jamming, and USB file transfer to and from a computer for up to eight A20-Mini transmitters.
1: Charging Bay
2: BNC LTC Input
3: TA-4 10-18 Volt DC Input
4: USB-C for File Transfer
5: File Transfer Status LED
6: USB-PD Power Input
Charging Batteries from the PowerStation-8M
Enabled charging bays are indicated by LEDs within each charging bay. If a TA-4 or USB-PD with proper rating is used, all eight
charging bay LEDs illuminate. If a USB adapter is used which does not supply sufficient power, then only three of the charging bay
LEDs will illuminate.
The PowerStation-8M only charges Sony NP-BX1 batteries within an A20-Mini. AAA battery charging is not supported. Inserting
A20-Minis with AAA batteries into the charging bay will not damage anything, but the unit will not charge.
Insert the A20-Mini into an enabled charging bay of the PowerStation-8M. The A20-Mini slides into a charging bay with the
antenna-side first, the antenna may be left attached. Sound Devices recommends disconnecting lavalier microphones before
inserting the A20-Mini into the charging bay.
Charging status is indicated by the A20-Remote application and the A20-Mini bottom panel Charge LED.
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Solid Orange = Charging
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Solid Green = Charging complete
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Off = Not charging
A20-Mini transmitters are powered off when inserted into a charging bay. The A20-Mini powers on when removed from the charging
bay if ‘Power On When Removed from PowerStation-8M’ is active.
Bottom Panel 1/4”-20 Mounting Point (not pictured)
The PowerStation-8M offers a 1/4”-20 mounting point on the bottom panel for securely attaching to a rack shelf, such as the Pyle 1U
Server Rack Shelf Mount Tray PLRSTN14U.
A20-Mini
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