PowerSentry 626 - Revision history

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	== Historical Context ==		== Historical Context ==

			The documented example was manufactured on 20 October 2002, shortly before the earliest surviving PowerSentry product catalogs currently preserved by Archive.org.

	~~The documented example appears to have been manufactured shortly before~~ the ~~earliest surviving~~ PowerSentry ~~catalogs currently preserved by Archive.org. Although it~~ shares ~~several~~ design characteristics with products documented in the company's 2003 and 2004 literature, ~~the Model 626~~ has not ~~yet~~ been positively identified within surviving catalogs.		Although the PowerSentry 626 shares certain design characteristics with products documented in the company's 2003 and 2004 literature, it has not been positively identified within surviving catalogs. The absence of the model from the June 2003 Multiple Outlets catalog, the February 2004 Contractor Series catalog, and the June 2004 Surge Protectors catalog suggests that it may represent an earlier product generation, a retailer-specific variant, a short-lived product family, or a category not represented in surviving literature.

	~~The absence of~~ the ~~model from documented product literature may indicate that the device belonged to an earlier product family, a retailer-specific product line, or a product category omitted from surviving catalogs.~~		While the integrated cord-management system resembles features documented in PowerSentry's contractor-oriented products, the overall styling, color scheme, indicator layout, and transformer-spaced outlet arrangement more closely resemble consumer-oriented surge protectors documented in the company's 2004 product literature.

	~~Although the documented Model 626 shares certain~~ cord-management ~~concepts with products~~ in PowerSentry's ~~Contractor Series literature~~, ~~its~~ overall styling more closely ~~resembles PowerSentry's~~ consumer-oriented surge~~-protection products~~ documented in the 2004 ~~Surge Protectors catalog.~~

	~~Despite being manufactured in October 2002, the Model 626 has not yet been identified within surviving 2003 and 2004 PowerSentry~~ product literature. The absence of the model from multiple documented catalogs suggests that it may represent a discontinued product, a retailer-specific variant, an undocumented product family, or a category omitted from surviving marketing materials.

	== Documented Example ==		== Documented Example ==

	* OldSurge ID: OS-~~XXXX~~		* OldSurge ID: OS-0024
	* Manufacturer:		* Manufacturer: [[PowerSentry]]
	* Model:		* Model: 626
	* Part Number:		* Serial Number: Not Observed
	* Serial Number:		* Manufacturing Date: 20 October 2002
	* Manufacturing Date:


	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==

	~~Short introductory paragraph explaining what makes the specifications noteworthy~~.		The PowerSentry 626 is a seven-outlet consumer surge protector combining a 330-volt suppression rating with transformer-spaced receptacles, integrated cord management, and a push-button latching switch. The design emphasizes usability and convenience while maintaining a compact surge-suppression assembly.

	* Manufacturer: PowerSentry		* Manufacturer: PowerSentry
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	* Outlets: 7		* Outlets: 7
	* Protection: AC Power Surge Protection
	* Suppressed Voltage Rating: 330V		* Suppressed Voltage Rating: 330V

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	** Approximately 2.50 in (6.4 cm) at center		** Approximately 2.50 in (6.4 cm) at center
	** Approximately 1.88 in (4.8 cm) at ends		** Approximately 1.88 in (4.8 cm) at ends

	* Height: Approximately 1.50 in (3.8 cm)		* Height: Approximately 1.50 in (3.8 cm)

	* ~~Power Cord Length~~: ~~Approximately 6 ft~~		* Weight: 1 lb 5.4 oz (607 g)

	* UL File Number: E128811

	* Ground Indicator: Yes
	* Surge Indicator: Yes

	* Power Cord Length: Approximately 6 ft		* Power Cord Length: Approximately 6 ft
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	* Conductor Size: 14 AWG		* Conductor Size: 14 AWG

			* UL File Number: E128811
	* UL File Number (Cord): E135710		* UL File Number (Cord): E135710
	* CSA File Number (Cord): LL95737		* CSA File Number (Cord): LL95737
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	Visible components include:		Visible components include:

	* Fuse protection		* Fuse protection (F1)
	* Multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)		* Multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)
	* X2-rated film capacitor		* X2-rated film capacitor
	* Ground and Surge indicator circuitry		* Ground and Surge indicator circuitry
	* ~~Associated~~ passive ~~protection~~ components		* Resistors and associated passive components

	Compared with the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a substantially smaller surge-suppression assembly while retaining a comparable seven-outlet configuration and a 330-volt suppression rating.		Compared with the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a substantially smaller surge-suppression assembly while retaining a comparable seven-outlet configuration and a 330-volt suppression rating.
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	The comparison illustrates how different manufacturers approached similar performance objectives using significantly different engineering solutions. While APC emphasized robust filtering and heavier internal construction, the PowerSentry design appears to prioritize compactness, cost efficiency, ease of use, and integrated cord-management features.		The comparison illustrates how different manufacturers approached similar performance objectives using significantly different engineering solutions. While APC emphasized robust filtering and heavier internal construction, the PowerSentry design appears to prioritize compactness, cost efficiency, ease of use, and integrated cord-management features.

			The PowerSentry 626 also differs from all other surge protectors currently documented by the archive through its use of a mechanically-latching push-button power switch, integrated cord-retention clip, and molded cord-storage system.

	== Recall Information ==		== Recall Information ==

	~~If applicable~~.		No recall information has been identified for the documented PowerSentry 626.

	* [[Recall Page]]

			== Historical References ==

	~~== Historical References ==~~		Archived PowerSentry product literature from 2003 and 2004 documents the company's consumer surge protectors, contractor-oriented power-distribution products, multiple-outlet adapters, and power centers.

	~~Historical advertisements, archived manufacturer~~ literature, ~~patents, magazine references, archived web captures, and period specifications~~.		Although numerous PowerSentry products appear in surviving literature, the Model 626 has not yet been identified within currently available catalogs. The absence of the model from surviving documentation remains one of the more notable findings associated with the documented example.

	~~[[File~~:~~HistoricalReference_01.png\|center\|700px\|Historical reference.]]~~		For additional information, see:

			* [[PowerSentry]]

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

	* ~~Additional observations~~.		* Manufactured 20 October 2002.
	* ~~Manufacturing details~~.		* UL certification label marked August 2002.
	* ~~Interesting findings~~.		* Earliest documented PowerSentry artifact preserved by the archive.
			* Model 626 has not been identified in surviving 2003-2004 PowerSentry catalogs.
			* First documented push-button latching switch.
			* First documented cord-retention clip and integrated cord-management system.



	== Related Articles ==		== Related Articles ==

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

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	The control section incorporates a push-button latching power switch together with Ground and Surge status indicators. Unlike rocker switches documented on many other surge protectors in the archive, the switch remains mechanically latched in either the ON or OFF position. Pressing the button alternately latches the unit in the ON and OFF positions.		The control section incorporates a push-button latching power switch together with Ground and Surge status indicators. Unlike rocker switches documented on many other surge protectors in the archive, the switch remains mechanically latched in either the ON or OFF position. Pressing the button alternately latches the unit in the ON and OFF positions.

	The enclosure incorporates molded ~~cord-storage guides at both ends~~, ~~allowing the attached six-foot power cord to be wrapped around~~ the ~~body of~~ the ~~surge protector for storage and transport. The attachment plug additionally incorporates an integrated cord-retention clip similar to those commonly found on vacuum-cleaner power cords~~.		The enclosure incorporates molded PowerSentry branding above the Ground and Surge indicator lamps. Unlike many surge protectors that utilize printed logos, the branding is molded directly into the enclosure surface.

	A resettable circuit breaker is mounted on the side of the enclosure and is accessible through a molded opening. The breaker is independent of the main power switch and provides overload protection.		A resettable circuit breaker is mounted on the side of the enclosure and is accessible through a molded opening. The breaker is independent of the main power switch and provides overload protection.

	Although the integrated cord-management system is visually similar to products documented in the [[PowerSentry#Contractor_Series_Catalog_(February_2004)\|Contractor Series Catalog (February 2004)]], the overall styling, color scheme, indicator layout, and transformer-spaced outlet arrangement more closely resemble consumer-oriented PowerSentry surge protectors documented in surviving 2004 product literature.

	The combination of a push-button switch, transformer-spaced outlets, cord-retention clip, and integrated cord-storage system distinguishes the PowerSentry 626 from all other surge protectors presently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

	Two keyhole-style mounting slots are molded into the underside of the enclosure, permitting wall or under-desk installation.		Two keyhole-style mounting slots are molded into the underside of the enclosure, permitting wall or under-desk installation.

	A molded identification label specifies Model 626, a 15A 125VAC 60Hz rating, a maximum load of 1875 watts, and a suppressed voltage rating of 330 volts.		A molded identification label specifies Model 626, a 15A 125VAC 60Hz rating, a maximum load of 1875 watts, and a suppressed voltage rating of 330 volts. A UL hologram label identifies the unit as both a listed Power Tap and TVSS and carries an August 2002 date marking.

	~~A UL hologram label identifies~~ the ~~unit~~ as both ~~a listed Power Tap and TVSS~~ and ~~carries an August 2002 date marking~~.		The attached six-foot power cord utilizes heavy-duty SJT construction with three 14 AWG conductors. Cord markings identify the cord manufacturer as Bon-Eagle and indicate both UL and CSA approval.

	The ~~Ground and Surge indicators are~~ integrated ~~into~~ the ~~control section and provide visual confirmation of proper grounding and~~ surge~~-protection status~~.		The attached power cord terminates in a molded NEMA 5-15P grounding attachment plug incorporating an integrated cord-retention clip. Combined with molded cord-storage guides at both ends of the enclosure, the retention clip forms a complete cord-management system that is unique among surge protectors currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

	~~The attached six-foot power~~ cord ~~terminates in a molded NEMA 5~~-~~15P grounding attachment plug. Unlike every other surge protector currently~~ documented by the ~~archive~~, the ~~plug incorporates an integrated cord~~-~~retention clip that secures the power cord after it has been wrapped around the enclosure for storage.~~		Although the integrated cord-management system is visually similar to products documented in the [[PowerSentry#Contractor_Series_Catalog_(February_2004)\|Contractor Series Catalog (February 2004)]], the overall styling, color scheme, indicator layout, and transformer-spaced outlet arrangement more closely resemble consumer-oriented PowerSentry surge protectors documented in surviving 2004 product literature.

	~~Combined with the molded cord~~-~~storage guides at both ends of the enclosure, the retention clip forms a complete cord-management system not previously~~ documented ~~elsewhere~~ in ~~the OldSurge Archive~~.

	The ~~control section incorporates separate Ground and Surge indicators. The indicators provide visual confirmation~~ of ~~grounding integrity and surge~~-~~protection status.~~		The combination of a push-button switch, transformer-spaced outlets, side-mounted circuit breaker, integrated cord-retention clip, and molded cord-storage guides distinguishes the PowerSentry 626 from all other surge protectors presently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

	~~The attached power cord utilizes heavy~~-~~duty SJT construction with three 14 AWG conductors. Cord markings identify the cord manufacturer as Bon~~-~~Eagle and indicate both UL and CSA approval.~~

	~~The molded NEMA 5-15P attachment plug incorporates an~~ integrated cord-retention clip ~~that secures the~~ cord ~~after it has been wrapped around the enclosure for~~ storage~~. Combined with~~ the ~~molded cord guides, this feature forms a complete cord-management system unique among~~ surge protectors ~~currently~~ documented by the ~~archive.~~

	The enclosure incorporates molded PowerSentry branding above the Ground and Surge indicator lamps. Unlike many surge protectors that utilize printed logos, the branding is molded directly into the enclosure surface.

	== Photographs ==		== Photographs ==

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	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|Overall internal construction following removal of the enclosure cover.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|Overall internal construction following removal of the enclosure cover.
	File:~~surge_Powersentry_626_teardown_top_middlesection_01~~.jpg\|Upper enclosure showing outlet barriers and structural reinforcement features.		File:Surge PowerSentry 626 teardown top middlesection 01.jpg\|Upper enclosure showing outlet barriers and structural reinforcement features.
	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_cordentry_01.jpg\|Upper housing detail showing cord-management and control-section structures.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_cordentry_01.jpg\|Upper housing detail showing cord-management and control-section structures.
	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry area showing the suppression board, circuit breaker, and push-button switch assembly.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry area showing the suppression board, circuit breaker, and push-button switch assembly.

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	== Teardown ==		== Teardown ==

	The enclosure is secured using ~~multiple~~ Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively for examination.		The enclosure is secured using Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively for examination.

	~~Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending~~ the ~~length~~ of ~~the enclosure and supplying all seven receptacles~~.		The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcement ribs, cord-management structures, and support features for the outlet assembly. Internal mold markings include "UP057-7B-1," the significance of which has not been determined.

	~~Surge-protection circuitry~~ is ~~concentrated on a compact printed circuit board mounted near~~ the ~~cord-entry section~~. The ~~board interfaces with the Ground and Surge indicators~~, ~~the push-button latching switch assembly~~, and the ~~resettable circuit breaker~~.		Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure and supplying all seven receptacles. The arrangement is mechanically simple, robust, and supported by molded outlet barriers and reinforcement features integrated into the housing.

	Compared with the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a substantially smaller and simpler surge-suppression assembly while retaining a comparable outlet count and a 330-volt suppressed-voltage rating.		Surge-protection circuitry is concentrated on a compact printed circuit board mounted adjacent to the push-button latching switch assembly. The circuit interfaces with the Ground and Surge indicators, the resettable circuit breaker, and the outlet-distribution assembly.

	The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcement ribs, cord-management structures, and support features for the outlet assembly. The internal mold includes the marking "UP057-~~7B-1," the significance of which has not been determined.~~

	~~No evidence of overheating, melted components, catastrophic failure, or severe internal contamination was observed during examination.~~

	~~Further examination revealed that surge suppression~~ is concentrated on a compact circuit board mounted adjacent to the push-button switch assembly.

	Visible components include:		Visible components include:

	* ~~Metal~~-oxide varistors (MOVs)		* Fuse protection
	* A film capacitor		* Multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)
			* X2-rated film capacitor
	* Ground and Surge indicator circuitry		* Ground and Surge indicator circuitry
	* Associated passive protection components		* Associated passive protection components

	~~Unlike~~ the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 ~~does not appear to incorporate large filtering inductors or extensive line~~-~~conditioning circuitry. Instead, the design emphasizes compact surge~~ suppression ~~combined with straightforward stamped~~-~~brass power distribution~~.		Compared with the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a substantially smaller surge-suppression assembly while retaining a comparable seven-outlet configuration and a 330-volt suppression rating.

	~~Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending~~ the ~~length of~~ the ~~enclosure~~. ~~The arrangement is simple~~, ~~mechanically robust, and provides~~ power ~~to all seven receptacles through a common conductor system~~.		Unlike the APC designs, the PowerSentry does not appear to incorporate large filtering inductors or an extensive line-conditioning network. Instead, the design emphasizes compact MOV-based surge suppression combined with straightforward stamped-brass power distribution.

	~~Further examination revealed~~ a ~~compact surge~~-~~suppression board mounted adjacent to~~ the push-button latching switch ~~assembly~~.		The resulting architecture suggests a design philosophy focused on simplicity, cost efficiency, and consumer convenience features such as transformer-spaced outlets, integrated cord management, and the unique push-button latching switch.

	~~The protection circuit incorporates a fuse~~, ~~multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)~~, ~~an X2-rated film capacitor~~, indicator circuitry, and associated passive components. Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional series documented elsewhere in the archive, the design does not appear to incorporate large filtering inductors or ~~a substantial line-conditioning network.~~		No evidence of overheating, melted components, catastrophic failure, or severe internal contamination was observed during examination.

	~~The surge-suppression assembly occupies only a small portion of the enclosure and relies on a compact arrangement of components to provide the unit's 330-volt suppression rating.~~

	Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure. The arrangement is mechanically simple and provides power to all seven outlets through a common conductor system supported by molded outlet barriers and reinforcement features.

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	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|Overall internal construction following removal of the enclosure cover.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|Overall internal construction following removal of the enclosure cover.
	File:~~surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_middlesection_01~~.jpg\|Upper enclosure showing outlet barriers and structural reinforcement features.		File:surge_Powersentry_626_teardown_top_middlesection_01.jpg\|Upper enclosure showing outlet barriers and structural reinforcement features.
	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_cordentry_01.jpg\|Upper housing detail showing cord-management and control-section structures.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_cordentry_01.jpg\|Upper housing detail showing cord-management and control-section structures.
	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry area showing the suppression board, circuit breaker, and push-button switch assembly.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry area showing the suppression board, circuit breaker, and push-button switch assembly.

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	== Comparison Notes ==		== Comparison Notes ==

	The attached power cord utilizes SJT 14/3 construction and was manufactured by Bon-Eagle. Similar Bon-Eagle cord assemblies have been documented on multiple other surge protectors preserved by the OldSurge Archive, illustrating the ~~common~~ use of third-party cord suppliers within the power-protection industry.		The attached power cord utilizes SJT 14/3 construction and was manufactured by Bon-Eagle. Similar Bon-Eagle cord assemblies have been documented on multiple other surge protectors preserved by the OldSurge Archive, illustrating the widespread use of third-party cord suppliers within the power-protection industry.

	The PowerSentry 626 is the first surge protector documented by the archive that utilizes a mechanically-latching push-button switch rather than a rocker switch. The design is functionally similar but operates using a push-on / push-off mechanism more commonly associated with certain lighting controls and power-distribution equipment.		The PowerSentry 626 is the first surge protector documented by the archive that utilizes a mechanically latching push-button power switch rather than a rocker switch. The design is functionally similar to conventional rocker switches but operates using a push-on / push-off mechanism more commonly associated with certain lighting controls and power-distribution equipment.

	The PowerSentry 626 ~~demonstrates a markedly different design philosophy from~~ the ~~contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series. While both products provide seven grounded outlets and~~ a ~~330~~-~~volt suppression rating~~, ~~the PowerSentry achieves this using~~ a ~~significantly smaller suppression assembly~~ and ~~simpler internal construction~~.		The PowerSentry 626 also introduces several physical features not previously documented by the archive, including integrated cord-storage guides, a plug-mounted cord-retention clip, and a complete cord-management system designed to simplify storage and transport.

	~~The~~ PowerSentry ~~626~~ demonstrates ~~that manufacturers could achieve~~ a 330-volt suppressed-voltage rating using substantially ~~simpler circuitry than the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series~~.		Internally, the PowerSentry demonstrates a markedly different design philosophy from the contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series. Although both products provide seven grounded outlets and a 330-volt suppressed-voltage rating, the PowerSentry achieves this using a substantially smaller surge-suppression assembly and a more compact component count.

	~~While~~ APC ~~utilized~~ larger suppression boards, dual toroidal ~~filtering~~ inductors, and more elaborate filtering ~~assemblies~~, the PowerSentry ~~626 appears to rely on~~ a ~~more~~ compact ~~protection~~ design ~~emphasizing~~ cost efficiency and ~~straightforward implementation~~.		Where the APC designs employed larger suppression boards, dual toroidal filter inductors, glass-fuse protection, and more elaborate filtering networks, the PowerSentry relies upon a compact MOV-based implementation focused on straightforward surge suppression and consumer convenience features.

			The comparison illustrates how different manufacturers approached similar performance objectives using significantly different engineering solutions. While APC emphasized robust filtering and heavier internal construction, the PowerSentry design appears to prioritize compactness, cost efficiency, ease of use, and integrated cord-management features.

	== Recall Information ==		== Recall Information ==

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	Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure. The arrangement is simple, mechanically robust, and provides power to all seven receptacles through a common conductor system.		Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure. The arrangement is simple, mechanically robust, and provides power to all seven receptacles through a common conductor system.

			Further examination revealed a compact surge-suppression board mounted adjacent to the push-button latching switch assembly.

			The protection circuit incorporates a fuse, multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs), an X2-rated film capacitor, indicator circuitry, and associated passive components. Unlike the APC SurgeArrest Professional series documented elsewhere in the archive, the design does not appear to incorporate large filtering inductors or a substantial line-conditioning network.

			The surge-suppression assembly occupies only a small portion of the enclosure and relies on a compact arrangement of components to provide the unit's 330-volt suppression rating.

			Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure. The arrangement is mechanically simple and provides power to all seven outlets through a common conductor system supported by molded outlet barriers and reinforcement features.

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	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_middlesection_01.jpg\|Center outlet section showing power-distribution conductors and receptacle assemblies.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_middlesection_01.jpg\|Center outlet section showing power-distribution conductors and receptacle assemblies.
	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_board_Details_01.jpg\|Surge-suppression circuit board showing MOVs, filtering components, and indicator circuitry.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_board_Details_01.jpg\|Surge-suppression circuit board showing MOVs, filtering components, and indicator circuitry.
			File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_board_Details_02.jpg\|Outlet-contact assembly showing stamped power-distribution conductors and receptacle supports.
			File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_board_Details_03.jpg\|Push-button switch assembly and surge-suppression components.
			File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_board_Details_04.jpg\|Fuse, MOVs, capacitor, and associated surge-protection circuitry.
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	The PowerSentry 626 demonstrates a markedly different design philosophy from the contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series. While both products provide seven grounded outlets and a 330-volt suppression rating, the PowerSentry achieves this using a significantly smaller suppression assembly and simpler internal construction.		The PowerSentry 626 demonstrates a markedly different design philosophy from the contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series. While both products provide seven grounded outlets and a 330-volt suppression rating, the PowerSentry achieves this using a significantly smaller suppression assembly and simpler internal construction.

			The PowerSentry 626 demonstrates that manufacturers could achieve a 330-volt suppressed-voltage rating using substantially simpler circuitry than the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series.

			While APC utilized larger suppression boards, dual toroidal filtering inductors, and more elaborate filtering assemblies, the PowerSentry 626 appears to rely on a more compact protection design emphasizing cost efficiency and straightforward implementation.

	== Recall Information ==		== Recall Information ==

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	The PowerSentry 626 is the first surge protector documented by the archive that utilizes a mechanically-latching push-button switch rather than a rocker switch. The design is functionally similar but operates using a push-on / push-off mechanism more commonly associated with certain lighting controls and power-distribution equipment.		The PowerSentry 626 is the first surge protector documented by the archive that utilizes a mechanically-latching push-button switch rather than a rocker switch. The design is functionally similar but operates using a push-on / push-off mechanism more commonly associated with certain lighting controls and power-distribution equipment.

			The PowerSentry 626 demonstrates a markedly different design philosophy from the contemporaneous APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 series. While both products provide seven grounded outlets and a 330-volt suppression rating, the PowerSentry achieves this using a significantly smaller suppression assembly and simpler internal construction.

	== Recall Information ==		== Recall Information ==

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	The enclosure is secured using Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively.		The enclosure is secured using multiple Phillips-head screws and can be opened non-destructively for examination.

	~~Internal construction utilizes~~ stamped brass ~~power-distribution~~ conductors extending the length of the enclosure ~~together with a compact surge-suppression assembly mounted near the cord-entry section~~.		Power distribution is accomplished through stamped brass conductors extending the length of the enclosure and supplying all seven receptacles.

	The ~~upper housing incorporates molded structural reinforcement~~, ~~outlet barriers~~, and ~~support features intended to maintain outlet alignment and enclosure rigidity~~.		Surge-protection circuitry is concentrated on a compact printed circuit board mounted near the cord-entry section. The board interfaces with the Ground and Surge indicators, the push-button latching switch assembly, and the resettable circuit breaker.

	Compared with ~~several~~ APC SurgeArrest Professional ~~examples~~ documented by the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a ~~significantly~~ smaller surge-suppression ~~board~~ while retaining a ~~seven-~~outlet ~~layout~~ and ~~similar~~ 330-volt ~~suppression~~ rating.		Compared with the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 family documented elsewhere in the archive, the PowerSentry 626 utilizes a substantially smaller and simpler surge-suppression assembly while retaining a comparable outlet count and a 330-volt suppressed-voltage rating.

	~~Initial examination indicates a relatively clean~~ internal ~~environment with little dust accumulation and no obvious~~ evidence of overheating, ~~melting~~, or catastrophic ~~component~~ failure.		The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcement ribs, cord-management structures, and support features for the outlet assembly. The internal mold includes the marking "UP057-7B-1," the significance of which has not been determined.

			No evidence of overheating, melted components, catastrophic failure, or severe internal contamination was observed during examination.

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	File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|~~PowerSentry 626 opened~~ following removal of the enclosure ~~screws~~.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_open_01.jpg\|Overall internal construction following removal of the enclosure cover.
	File:~~surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_toppanel_left_01~~.jpg\|Upper enclosure detail showing ~~molded reinforcement~~ structures and ~~outlet~~-~~support features~~.		File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_middlesection_01.jpg\|Upper enclosure showing outlet barriers and structural reinforcement features.
			File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_top_cordentry_01.jpg\|Upper housing detail showing cord-management and control-section structures.
			File:surge_PowerSentry_626_teardown_bottom_cordentry_01.jpg\|Cord-entry area showing the suppression board, circuit breaker, and push-button switch assembly.
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