Symbol PTC-730 Compatible Battery 4.8V 2500mAh Ni-MH

Symbol PTC-730 / PTC-860 Series — 4.8V Ni-MH Replacement Battery (419-526-1570)

This is a 4.8V, 2500mAh Ni-MH battery for the Symbol PTC-730, PTC-860, PTC-860-II, and PTC-860DS handheld barcode scanners. It replaces OEM part numbers including 419-526-1570, 14861-000, and TX86C1-M. Use it in retail, warehouse, and logistics terminals where the original pack no longer holds a charge through a full shift.

• PTC-730 and PTC-860 series compatibility: These models share the same 4.8V cell configuration, connector pinout, and charge-management circuit. One pack covers the full range listed above — no adapter or firmware change required.
• Bench tested on actual hardware: We cycled this pack through charge and discharge on the PTC-730 platform. The charge circuit accepted the pack cleanly, and the BMS held stable voltage across repeated scan-trigger bursts without tripping low-voltage cutoff.
• First-shift cradle protocol: After installing, seat the scanner in its cradle and complete a full charge cycle before pulling it for pick-and-pack. Scan-trigger inrush current peaks when the cell is near minimum — a fully charged pack prevents a false BMS trip on the first high-frequency scan burst of the shift.

Cradle showing charging error on a new pack

Ni-MH packs shipped in storage state sit at a lower resting voltage than the cradle expects on first contact. Some PTC docks interpret this as a fault and flag an error rather than beginning a charge cycle. Wipe the battery contact pads and cradle contacts with a dry cloth to clear any oxidation or residue affecting resistance. Re-seat the pack firmly and leave it undisturbed — the dock should begin charging within 60 seconds once contact resistance drops below threshold.

Scanner loses wireless connection during rapid scan bursts

On the PTC-860 and 860DS, the radio transmitter and scan trigger fire simultaneously during fast barcode sequences. The combined inrush draw can pull cell voltage below the radio module's minimum operating threshold, dropping the wireless link mid-session. This happens most often when the pack is below 30% charge — the internal resistance of a partially depleted Ni-MH cell rises sharply under combined load. Keep the pack above 3.84V under load to maintain stable radio operation.