PowerSentry 626

Brief introductory summary of the documented artifact.

Primary view of the documented artifact.

Primary view of the documented artifact.

Overview

General description of the product, manufacturer, purpose, historical significance, and why this example is noteworthy.

Historical Context

Describe where the product fits within its manufacturer lineup, market segment, technological era, or product family.

Examples:

• Consumer vs commercial product
• OEM vs retail product
• Relationship to recalls
• Introduction of new features
• Differences from previous generations

Documented Example

• OldSurge ID: OS-XXXX
• Manufacturer:
• Model:
• Part Number:
• Serial Number:
• Manufacturing Date:

Specifications

Short introductory paragraph explaining what makes the specifications noteworthy.

• Manufacturer:
• Product Family:
• Model:
• Device Type:
• Country of Origin:

• Outlets:
• Protection:

• Length:
• Width:
• Height:

• Weight:

• Power Cord Length:

• Plug Type:
• Plug Style:

• Cord Type:
• Conductors:
• UL File Number:
• CSA File Number:

Notable Characteristics

• Manufactured 20 October 2002 (date wheels).
• Earliest documented PowerSentry surge protector preserved by the OldSurge Archive.
• First documented push-button latching power switch.
• First documented surge protector incorporating a plug-mounted cord-retention clip.
• First documented surge protector incorporating integrated cord-storage guides on both ends of the enclosure.
• Seven grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacles.
• Ground and Surge status indicators.
• Manufactured during the period represented by surviving 2003-2004 PowerSentry product literature.

Weight

Weight discussion and comparison with related products.

Artifact on digital scale.

Artifact on digital scale.

Physical Characteristics

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

Photographs

• Overall view.
  Overall view.

Date Codes

Discussion of serial numbers, molded date wheels, labels, component date codes, manufacturing evidence, and production chronology.

• Date-code detail.
  Date-code detail.

Condition Upon Acquisition

Description of condition as acquired.

Artifact before cleaning and documentation.

Artifact before cleaning and documentation.

Functional Testing

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

• Testing photograph.
  Testing photograph.

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?

• Internal construction.
  Internal construction.

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.

Historical reference.

Historical reference.

Notes

• Additional observations.
• Manufacturing details.
• Interesting findings.

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