PE63 – APC Essential SurgeArrest 6-Outlet Power Surge Protector (540 Joules, 15A 120V AC, 3ft / ~0.9m Cord, Protection Working LED, Wall Mountable, Black)

Product Overview

The PE63 is a commercial-grade 6-outlet entry-level power surge protector strip manufactured by APC by Schneider Electric under the renowned SurgeArrest Essential series. Engineered to deliver dependable transient voltage suppression and continuous overload protection, this unit safeguards sensitive surveillance electronics—such as network video recorders (NVRs), digital video recorders (DVRs), PoE switches, LCD security monitors, and control room workstations—against lightning-induced power surges, grid spikes, and electrical line noise.

Rated for standard North American 120V AC (50/60 Hz) electrical environments with a continuous 15 Amp (1800 Watt) capacity, the PE63 features a 540-Joule surge energy rating. The strip includes an intuitive "Protection Working" diagnostic LED indicator that confirms the internal metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) and surge suppression circuitry are actively defending connected equipment. In the event of a catastrophic surge, fail-safe circuitry permanently disconnects equipment from the power source to prevent damage. Built with a durable fire-retardant structural plastic casing, a space-saving 3-foot (approx. 0.9 meter) heavy-duty grounded power cord, and rear keyhole mounting slots, the PE63 provides clean, compact power distribution for tight equipment racks and workstation desks.

Key System Features & Functionality

• 6 Grounded NEMA 5-15R Outlets: Distributes safe, conditioned AC power to up to six devices simultaneously, accommodating standard hardware plugs and power adapters.

• 540-Joule Surge Energy Absorption: Delivers robust protection against high-voltage surges, transient spikes, and lightning-related power disturbances.

• Protection Working Diagnostic LED: Green status indicator illuminates to verify that internal surge circuitry is active and providing continuous defense.

• Fail-Safe Mode Disconnect: APC SurgeArrest components sever power to connected loads if the surge circuit is compromised, preventing subsequent damaging surges from reaching hardware.

• Heavy-Duty 15A / 1800W Rating: Built for 120V AC commercial grids, featuring an integrated 15A resettable thermal circuit breaker within the master power switch.

• Compact 3-Foot (~0.9 m) Cord: Prevents cable clutter behind server racks, monitoring consoles, and under-desk computer workstations.

• Rear Keyhole Mounting Slots: Enables easy and secure wall, baseboard, or under-desk surface mounting in any orientation.

• EMI/RFI Noise Filtering: Attenuates electromagnetic and radio frequency interference to protect against video artifacts and data transmission errors.