PowerStation Cell Charger

Say hello to the fastest, smartest way to charge your Sound Devices batteries. The Astral PowerStation Cell is a compact, multi‑battery fast charger for Astral TX and Astral HH batteries. Charge up to 6× XL‑B14500 or 4× XL‑B18650 batteries at once in a compact, expandable setup.

Can be configured in desktop or rack‑mounted (Astral PowerStation Rack-mount kit required) setups. Connect units together with the simple slot‑in daisy‑chain system to build a clean, powerful multi‑charger layout.

Powered by USB‑C intelligent fast charging, with an optional 140W supply for daisy-chained configurations. LED indicators show power, fast‑charge status, battery progress, and alerts. Includes a removable latching door for keeping batteries secure during transport or rack mounting.

One Charger Accommodates:

• 6x XL-B14500 (4.4Wh 3.7V Lithium-ion rechargeable) batteries or
• 4x XL-B18650 (14.8Wh 3.7V Lithium-ion rechargeable) batteries or
• Combination of 3x XL-B14500 and 2x XL-B18650

Desktop or Rack-mountable (requires optional rack-mount kit)

Daisy-chainable with smart power-distribution and charge speed management

• Desktop: up to 4 daisy-chained chargers
• Rackmount: fits up to 3 daisy-chained chargers
• Daisy-chaining via easy, self-locating, slot-in mechanism.
• Screws for securing daisy-chained assembly.

Powered by USB-C for fast charging

• Optional 45W USB-C charger suitable for 1 fully-loaded charger.
• Optional 140W USB-C charger suitable for 4 fully-loaded daisy-chained chargers.

Charging Status LED indicators

• Power LED: Green = On
• Fast Charge LED: Green = Active
• Battery status LED (one per battery):
• Green = 100% charged
• Alternating green/blue = 80% charged
• Blue = charging
• Flashing Red = Error: unsupported battery chemistry, battery inserted the wrong way, short-circuited battery, dead batteries

Removable folding door

• Prevents batteries falling out when rack-mounted or during transportation