APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (1Z0222R02812)
The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 documented in this article (serial number 1Z0222R02812) was manufactured during May 2002 and was ultimately retired under APC's long-running SurgeArrest recall program. Unlike many documented examples that remain intact, this unit underwent a complete destructive teardown to document its construction, component weights, material composition, and manufacturing characteristics prior to disposal.
This example is historically noteworthy because it contains a printed circuit board bearing a 1997 copyright marking despite manufacturing evidence placing final assembly in 2002. A separate December 2002 PRO7 previously documented by OldSurge (APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876)) contained a newer board carrying a 2002 copyright marking, demonstrating that multiple PCB generations were in use within the PRO7 product line during 2002.
Following submission under the APC SurgeArrest recall program, APC advised that replacement surge protectors were no longer being provided and instead issued a $30 Amazon gift card. The owner was instructed to disable the unit by cutting the power cord before disposal, making complete teardown and material documentation possible.
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APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 prior to teardown, weighing 1 lb 15.7 oz.
Overview
General description of the product, manufacturer, purpose, historical significance, and why this example is noteworthy.
Historical Context
The solder side of the PCB carries a copyright date of 1997 and a revision marking of REV 12. This is notable because enclosure date codes and serial number evidence place manufacture of the completed surge protector in May 2002.
A separate PRO7 documented by OldSurge and produced during December 2002 contained a PCB bearing a 2002 copyright marking. The existence of both designs within the same calendar year suggests that APC transitioned between PCB revisions during 2002 while continuing to manufacture the PRO7 product family.
Documented Example
- OldSurge ID: OS-0032
- Manufacturer: APC
- Product Family: SurgeArrest Professional
- Model: PRO7
- Serial Number: 1Z0222R02812
- Manufacturing Date: May 2002 (based on enclosure date codes and serial number)
- Country of Origin: China
Specifications
Short introductory paragraph explaining what makes the specifications noteworthy.
- Manufacturer: APC
- Product Family: SurgeArrest Professional
- Model: PRO7
- Device Type: Surge Protector
- Country of Origin: China
- Outlets: 7
- Protection:
- Length:
- Width:
- Height:
- Weight: 1 lb 15.7 oz (899 g)
- Power Cord Length:
- Plug Type:
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- Conductors:
- UL File Number:
- CSA File Number:
Notable Characteristics
- Manufactured during May 2002 based on molded enclosure date codes.
- Contains a PCB carrying a 1997 copyright date and REV 12 marking.
- Documented through complete destructive teardown following APC recall redemption.
- Upper enclosure molded from flame-retardant high-impact polystyrene (FR-HIPS).
- Internal enclosure includes molded part number 870-2041.
- APC issued a $30 Amazon gift card in lieu of replacement hardware under the recall program.
Weight
The documented APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 weighed 1 lb 15.7 oz (899 g) prior to disassembly. Because this example underwent a complete destructive teardown for material analysis, the total weight serves as a baseline for comparison against the weight of individual recovered components including the power cord, enclosure, bus bars, printed circuit board, and suppression components.
The upper enclosure shell weighed 5.2 oz (147 g), representing approximately 16.4% of the assembled unit weight. The enclosure was molded from flame-retardant high-impact polystyrene (FR-HIPS).
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APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 prior to teardown, weighing 1 lb 15.7 oz.
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Upper enclosure half weighing 5.2 ounces.
Physical Characteristics
Detailed description of enclosure design, indicators, outlets, mounting features, plugs, labels, markings, and overall construction.
Photographs
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External APC identification label showing model PRO7 and serial number 1Z0222R02812. -
Molded enclosure detail showing part number 870-2041.
Date Codes
The interior enclosure contains two molded date wheels. One component is dated April 2002 while another is dated May 2002. These markings indicate manufacture of the plastic enclosure components during spring 2002.
An external APC identification label on the bottom identifies the unit as model PRO7 with serial number 1Z0222R02812 and indicates manufacture in China. The enclosure date codes are consistent with production during 2002. The '02' following the '1Z' in the serial number is indicative of manufacture in 2002 per the identification instructions in the APC Recall: APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)
This example is noteworthy because its printed circuit board carries a 1997 copyright marking despite the enclosure and serial-number evidence indicating manufacture in 2002. A later December 2002 PRO7 documented by OldSurge instead contained a circuit board bearing a 2002 copyright marking, demonstrating that at least two PCB revisions were present within the PRO7 product family during 2002.
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Internal APC identification label showing model PRO7 and serial number 1Z0222R02812.
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Interior enclosure date-code wheels and material markings.
Condition Upon Acquisition
Description of condition as acquired.
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Artifact before cleaning and documentation.
Functional Testing
Description of operational testing, polarity testing, indicator operation, and test results.
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Testing photograph.
Teardown
Two molded date wheels are present on the inside of the enclosure. Both enclosure components are dated May 2002. These markings are consistent with production during mid-2002 and place the documented example approximately seven months earlier than the December 2002 example previously documented by OldSurge. (APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (2Z0250P17876))
The interior surface of the top enclosure half is molded with part number 870-2041 and a revision marking "R". Such molded tooling identifiers can help distinguish enclosure revisions and manufacturing changes between examples.
Because this example had already been redeemed under the APC SurgeArrest recall program and was scheduled for disposal, a complete destructive teardown was performed to document construction details and recover weight measurements for individual components.
The upper enclosure half was molded from flame-retardant high-impact polystyrene (FR-HIPS) and weighed 5.2 oz (147 g). Internal markings include molded part number 870-2041 and date wheels indicating April and May 2002 production.
The printed circuit board carries a 1997 copyright marking and revision designation REV 12. Despite this older copyright date, enclosure date codes and serial-number evidence place final manufacture during 2002. Comparison with a December 2002 example containing a PCB marked 2002 suggests APC employed multiple PCB revisions within the PRO7 product line during 2002.
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Interior enclosure date-code wheels and material markings.
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Solder side of the PRO7 printed circuit board.
Comparison Notes
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Examples:
- Earlier and later revisions
- Different PCB generations
- Different levels of enclosure aging
- Weight differences
- Changes in manufacturing location
Recall Information
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Historical References
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Notes
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