APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T (7Z2102L08233) - Revision history

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	APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T OS-0031 is a documented example of a replacement surge protector manufactured in 2021 and supplied by APC as part of its replacement program for recalled SurgeArrest products. Unlike most surviving examples encountered in the secondary market, this specimen was retained with its original documentation, quality assurance test record, telephone protection cable, registration materials, and user guide. The unit represents a late-production version of the long-running SurgeArrest Personal series produced nearly ~~two decades~~ after the original APC SurgeArrest recall campaign.		APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T OS-0031 is a documented example of a replacement surge protector manufactured in 2021 and supplied by APC as part of its replacement program for recalled SurgeArrest products. Unlike most surviving examples encountered in the secondary market, this specimen was retained with its original documentation, quality assurance test record, telephone protection cable, registration materials, and user guide. The unit represents a late-production version of the long-running SurgeArrest Personal series produced nearly one decade after the original APC SurgeArrest recall campaign.

	[[File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Main_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T replacement unit with original accessories and documentation.]]		[[File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Main_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T replacement unit with original accessories and documentation.]]
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	Notably, this specimen documents the replacement process itself rather than the recalled product it replaced. As such, it provides useful evidence regarding the products APC was supplying to consumers during the later stages of the replacement campaign.		Notably, this specimen documents the replacement process itself rather than the recalled product it replaced. As such, it provides useful evidence regarding the products APC was supplying to consumers during the later stages of the replacement campaign.

			The accompanying registration literature appears to originate from an earlier APC era despite being packaged with a unit manufactured in 2021. One document bears a 2006 copyright notice and references APC's warranty registration website and period marketing materials, suggesting that APC continued using long-established documentation stock or document revisions with later production examples.

	== Documented Example ==		== Documented Example ==
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	File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_QCPaper_01.jpg\|Factory quality assurance test record dated January 16, 2021 documenting successful electrical and functional testing prior to shipment.		File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_QCPaper_01.jpg\|Factory quality assurance test record dated January 16, 2021 documenting successful electrical and functional testing prior to shipment.
	File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_PhoneCord_01.jpg\|Included RJ11 telephone protection cable supplied with the PER7T for telephone and modem surge protection.		File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_PhoneCord_01.jpg\|Included RJ11 telephone protection cable supplied with the PER7T for telephone and modem surge protection.
			File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Registration_01.jpg\|APC product registration form included with the replacement unit, featuring warranty registration information and customer survey sections.
			File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Registration_02.jpg\|Registration instructions showing APC's online, fax, and mail-in warranty registration options.
			File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Registration_03.jpg\|Business reply mail side of the APC registration card addressed to American Power Conversion in West Kingston, Rhode Island.

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	== Historical References ==		== Historical References ==

	~~Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer~~ literature~~, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications~~.		* APC registration form publication number: 990-0001F
			* Copyright date appearing on literature: 2006
			* APC customer support telephone: 1-800-800-4APC
			* Registration website: warranty.apc.com

	[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png\|center\|700px\|Historical reference.]]		[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png\|center\|700px\|Historical reference.]]
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* ~~Additional observations~~.		* Original APC registration materials were included with the replacement unit.
	* ~~Manufacturing details~~.		* Registration documents reference APC warranty registration website warranty.apc.com.
	* ~~Interesting findings~~.		* Registration materials use customer response code q437x.
			* Registration literature includes a 2006 copyright notice despite the documented unit being manufactured in 2021.
			* Mail-in registration was directed to APC's West Kingston, Rhode Island facility.

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APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T OS-0031 is a documented example of a replacement surge protector manufactured in 2021 and supplied by APC as part of its replacement program for recalled SurgeArrest products. Unlike most surviving examples encountered in the secondary market, this specimen was retained with its original documentation, quality assurance test record, telephone protection cable, registration materials, and user guide. The unit represents a late-production version of the long-running SurgeArrest Personal series produced nearly two decades after the original APC SurgeArrest recall campaign.

[[File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Main_01.jpg|center|600px|APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T replacement unit with original accessories and documentation.]]

== Overview ==

The APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T is a seven-outlet consumer surge protector designed for home and office electronics. In addition to AC surge suppression, the model includes telephone line surge protection and status indicators for both surge protection functionality and building wiring condition. This particular example is noteworthy because it was supplied directly by APC in 2021 as a replacement unit issued through the APC SurgeArrest recall and replacement program.

Unlike many examples found in service or recovered from e-waste streams, this specimen remains accompanied by its original accessories, quality assurance test slip, telephone protection cable, registration materials, and user documentation.

== Historical Context ==

The PER7T belongs to APC's SurgeArrest Personal product family, a line of consumer-grade surge suppressors intended for desktop computers, networking equipment, telecommunications devices, and home electronics.

The model family remained in APC's catalog for many years and was produced through multiple manufacturing revisions. This example demonstrates continued production of the design well into 2021, long after the original APC SurgeArrest recall program had been initiated.

Notably, this specimen documents the replacement process itself rather than the recalled product it replaced. As such, it provides useful evidence regarding the products APC was supplying to consumers during the later stages of the replacement campaign.

== Documented Example ==

* OldSurge ID: OS-0031
* Manufacturer: APC by Schneider Electric
* Model: PER7T
* Part Number: PER7T
* Serial Number: 7Z2102L08233
* Manufacturing Date: January 2021 (based on QA test documentation dated 2021-01-16)

== Specifications ==

The PER7T combines seven grounded AC outlets with telephone line surge protection and visual diagnostic indicators. This example was manufactured in 2021 and incorporates a six-foot power cord manufactured by Well Shin.

* Manufacturer: APC by Schneider Electric
* Product Family: SurgeArrest Personal
* Model: PER7T
* Device Type: Surge Protector

* Outlets: 7 grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles
* Protection: AC power surge suppression and telephone line protection

* Length: Approximately 10.25 in (260 mm)
* Width: Approximately 4.19 in (106 mm)
* Height: Approximately 1.75 in (44 mm)

* Weight: TBD

* Power Cord Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)

* Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
* Plug Style: Straight plug

* Cord Type: Well Shin manufactured power cord
* Conductors: TBD
* UL File Number: TBD
* CSA File Number: TBD

== Notable Characteristics ==

* Documented APC recall replacement unit
* Original factory quality assurance test record included
* Complete accessory package with telephone protection cable
* Manufactured in January 2021
* Seven outlet SurgeArrest Personal configuration
* Building wiring fault indicator
* Telephone line surge suppression

== Weight ==

Weight discussion and comparison with related products.

[[File:Weight_Image.jpg|center|600px|Artifact on digital scale.]]

== Physical Characteristics ==

Detailed description of enclosure design, indicators, outlets, mounting features, plugs, labels, markings, and overall construction.

== Photographs ==

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_Main_01.jpg|Complete APC SurgeArrest Personal PER7T package including surge protector, telephone protection cable, user guide, registration card, and factory quality assurance test record.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_QCPaper_01.jpg|Factory quality assurance test record dated January 16, 2021 documenting successful electrical and functional testing prior to shipment.
File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_PhoneCord_01.jpg|Included RJ11 telephone protection cable supplied with the PER7T for telephone and modem surge protection.
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== Date Codes ==

The included factory quality assurance test record provides unusually precise manufacturing chronology information. The document identifies the unit as model PER7T with serial number 7Z2102L08233 and records completion of quality assurance testing on January 16, 2021 at 9:53 AM.

The test record indicates successful completion of ground continuity, line continuity, neutral continuity, input current, visual indicator, power switch, and telephone circuit testing. This documentation confirms the unit had passed final factory inspection before shipment.

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File:surge_APC_PER7T_7Z2102L08233_QCPaper_01.jpg|Factory quality assurance test record dated 2021-01-16.
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== Condition Upon Acquisition ==

Description of condition as acquired.

[[File:BeforeCleaning_01.jpg|center|600px|Artifact before cleaning and documentation.]]

== Functional Testing ==

Description of operational testing, polarity testing, indicator operation, and test results.

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File:Testing_01.jpg|Testing photograph.
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== Teardown ==

Description of disassembly, construction details, PCB markings, suppression components, wiring, safety features, and observations.

Include analysis whenever possible:

* How does construction compare to earlier models?
* Is the design unusually robust or simplified?
* What does it suggest about the target market?

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File:Teardown_01.jpg|Internal construction.
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== Comparison Notes ==

Compare against similar examples already documented by the archive.

Examples:

* Earlier and later revisions
* Different PCB generations
* Different levels of enclosure aging
* Weight differences
* Changes in manufacturing location

== Recall Information ==

If applicable.

* [[Recall Page]]

== Historical References ==

Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer literature, patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications.

[[File:HistoricalReference_01.png|center|700px|Historical reference.]]

== Notes ==

* Additional observations.
* Manufacturing details.
* Interesting findings.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Manufacturer]]
* [[Product Family]]
* [[Surge Protectors]]
* [[Collection Index]]

[[Category:Surge Protectors]]