{"product_id":"bullard-ti-commander-thermal-imager-replacement-battery-96v-2500mah-ni-mh","title":"Bullard TI Commander 9.6V Replacement Battery 2500mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eBullard TI Commander Thermal Imager — 9.6V Ni-MH Replacement Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 9.6V 2500mAh Ni-MH battery replaces the factory pack in the Bullard TI Commander Thermal Imager, Commander MX, and Commander TIX. These are handheld thermal imaging devices used by firefighters and emergency responders in active search and rescue. Voltage and capacity match the original spec exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTI Commander, Commander MX, Commander TIX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    All three models share the same battery bay geometry and 9.6V nominal rail. The cell stack and connector footprint are identical across the range, so one replacement pack covers all three without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this pack on a TI Commander unit and confirmed the BMS accepted the new cells without a fault state. Imaging fired up on first power cycle. Cell temperatures stayed within spec throughout the discharge curve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNi-MH reconditioning after extended storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Ni-MH cells sitting unused for more than three months develop voltage depression. If the unit powers on but shuts off faster than expected, run two full discharge-charge cycles using the OEM charger before field deployment — this restores usable capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eWhy the TI Commander shuts down abruptly during active imaging scans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe TI Commander draws a sustained current spike when the thermal sensor refreshes at full frame rate. A Ni-MH pack at storage voltage — typically around 8.4–8.8V — can pass the power-on check but collapse under that imaging load. The BMS interprets the voltage sag as an end-of-discharge condition and cuts the output to protect the cells. A full charge cycle before deployment brings the pack to 9.6V nominal and prevents this cutoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003ePack inserted correctly but the charger LED stays on solid amber and never advances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eA solid amber that never moves usually means the charger is not detecting the pack above its acceptance threshold. New Ni-MH cells ship at partial state of charge, and some OEM chargers require the pack to present at least 8.0V before beginning a standard charge cycle. Remove the pack, wait 30 seconds, and reseat it firmly — the contact reset is often enough. If the amber holds after two reseats, place the pack in a compatible trickle charger at 100–150mA for 20 minutes to bring the cells above the acceptance floor, then transfer back to the OEM dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43426357280858,"sku":"BWCS-HTP210TW-1","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43426357313626,"sku":"BWCS-HTP210TW-2","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43426357346394,"sku":"BWCS-HTP210TW-3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-HTP210TW-1.webp?v=1779930365","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/bullard-ti-commander-thermal-imager-replacement-battery-96v-2500mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}