Small Philips box PHBB2 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Gridiron · 5th Mar 2020, 8:40 pm

Does anybody know what this box is used for? It holds 8 AA cells, has an Ethernet? type socket on the box and plug on a flying lead, it came in a box of battery holders. Also marked Input 1 9V 220mA, Input 2 11V 60mA.
Mike.

Lancs Lad · 5th Mar 2020, 9:48 pm

I would guess that it's a battery backup pack for a cordless phone base station. It enables your cordless phone to keep working when there's a power cut.

May also have a charging circuit built in, to keep the eight (rechargeable?) batteries topped-up, on trickle charge, ready for any emergency. If so, you'll need a suitable power adaptor for it.

Just a suggestion, hope it helps

I could be completely wrong, of course.....

Maarten · 6th Mar 2020, 12:29 pm

Since it's a Le Mans, France design from the code number, it must have something to do with cordless telephony. I agree it is likely to be a battery backup, which goes between the regular mains adapter and the base station. The dual voltage input is typical for Philips DECT stations.

Maarten · 6th Mar 2020, 2:06 pm

I have a 9V 220mA/11V 60mA adapter on file as belonging to a TD5220 DECT set from 1997, likely other models from that era as well.

Gridiron · 6th Mar 2020, 11:46 pm

Thanks for the replies, Peter and Maarten, not a lot of use to me, if anyone could make use of it for the cost of postage please let me know.
Mike.

Lancs Lad · 7th Mar 2020, 10:08 am

Thanks, Mike

Not a lot of use to me either, I'm afraid, but wasn't it nice of them to send it to you!!

5th Mar 2020, 8:40 pm	#1
Gridiron Heptode Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Midlands, UK. Posts: 662	Small Philips box PHBB2 Does anybody know what this box is used for? It holds 8 AA cells, has an Ethernet? type socket on the box and plug on a flying lead, it came in a box of battery holders. Also marked Input 1 9V 220mA, Input 2 11V 60mA. Mike. Attached Thumbnails

5th Mar 2020, 9:48 pm	#2
Lancs Lad Heptode Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 729	Re: Small Philips box PHBB2 I would guess that it's a battery backup pack for a cordless phone base station. It enables your cordless phone to keep working when there's a power cut. May also have a charging circuit built in, to keep the eight (rechargeable?) batteries topped-up, on trickle charge, ready for any emergency. If so, you'll need a suitable power adaptor for it. Just a suggestion, hope it helps I could be completely wrong, of course..... __________________ Best Regards, Peter.

6th Mar 2020, 12:29 pm	#3
Maarten Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haarlem, Netherlands Posts: 4,199	Re: Small Philips box PHBB2 Since it's a Le Mans, France design from the code number, it must have something to do with cordless telephony. I agree it is likely to be a battery backup, which goes between the regular mains adapter and the base station. The dual voltage input is typical for Philips DECT stations. Last edited by Maarten; 6th Mar 2020 at 12:36 pm.

6th Mar 2020, 2:06 pm	#4
Maarten Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haarlem, Netherlands Posts: 4,199	Re: Small Philips box PHBB2 I have a 9V 220mA/11V 60mA adapter on file as belonging to a TD5220 DECT set from 1997, likely other models from that era as well.

6th Mar 2020, 11:46 pm	#5
Gridiron Heptode Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: West Midlands, UK. Posts: 662	Re: Small Philips box PHBB2 Thanks for the replies, Peter and Maarten, not a lot of use to me, if anyone could make use of it for the cost of postage please let me know. Mike.

7th Mar 2020, 10:08 am	#6
Lancs Lad Heptode Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 729	Re: Small Philips box PHBB2 Thanks, Mike Not a lot of use to me either, I'm afraid, but wasn't it nice of them to send it to you!! __________________ Best Regards, Peter.