{"product_id":"magnetek-2026a-replacement-battery-96v-2000mah-ni-mh","title":"Magnetek 2026A Crane Remote Replacement Battery 9.6V 2000mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eMagnetek 2026A — 9.6V Ni-MH Replacement Battery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 9.6V, 2000mAh Ni-MH battery for the Magnetek 2026A wireless crane remote control transmitter. It fits the handheld unit operators use to control overhead cranes and hoists in industrial environments. Voltage and cell count match the original pack exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2026A transmitter fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The 2026A remote runs on a dedicated 9.6V Ni-MH pack — eight cells in series. That cell count drives the voltage rail the transmitter's logic board expects. Drop in a pack with fewer cells and the radio module won't initialise correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this pack through full charge and discharge cycles and confirmed the BMS held voltage through repeated solenoid-activation signals. No dropout occurred during high-current command bursts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfrequent-use storage charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    If the 2026A remote sits unused for weeks, charge the battery once a month regardless. Ni-MH cells self-discharge at roughly 1–2% per day. A pack left for two months can drop low enough that the transmitter refuses to power on — not a dead battery, just a deeply discharged one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eSolenoid activation causing power dropout on the 2026A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eWhen an operator commands a hoist movement, the transmitter fires a burst of RF and triggers a relay or solenoid in the crane panel. That activation spike draws more current from the battery in a short window than normal standby operation. A partially discharged Ni-MH pack can sag below the transmitter's minimum operating voltage during that spike, causing the remote to cut out mid-command. A full charge before any lift operation keeps the cell voltage high enough to handle the inrush without dropout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eRemote showing low battery immediately after installing a new pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eA fresh battery shipped at storage voltage — typically around 8.5–9.0V for a 9.6V Ni-MH pack — will trigger the low-battery indicator on the 2026A right away. This is not a faulty battery. The transmitter's voltage threshold for \"low battery\" sits close to 9.0V, and a pack at storage state sits right at that edge. Connect the pack to the charger for a full cycle before first use. Once the cells reach 9.6V, the indicator clears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43360072106074,"sku":"BWCS-HTR010BL-1","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43360072138842,"sku":"BWCS-HTR010BL-2","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43360072171610,"sku":"BWCS-HTR010BL-3","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-HTR010BL-1.webp?v=1778610751","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/magnetek-2026a-replacement-battery-96v-2000mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}