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IEC C13 versus C15 cord connectors

Which IEC 60320 connector designation is documented for the appliance inlet and environment?

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P179 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C13 cord connector
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P181 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector

How they differ

  • IEC 60320 C13 cord connector Distinguish the cord connector from the appliance inlet and read the equipment rating before selecting a cord.
  • IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector Read the connector designation and the equipment inlet designation instead of relying on a familiar three-contact outline.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
FieldIEC 60320 C13 cord connectorIEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector
TypeConnectorConnector
FamilyPowerPower
Shaperectangularrectangular
Nominal contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector rolecord connector (C13 side of C13/C14); cord connector (4782.0000)S195 · S584Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof. Exact named example 4782.0000: SCHURTER straight rewireable IEC C13 cord connector. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Engineering-profile candidate supplies role/construction plus scoped rating categories. Do not conflate regional ratings or authorize cord assembly. Dimensions62/28.7/21/87.5 are withheld until drawing axes can be seen.socket (4781.0000)S586Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 4781.0000. Documented role: socket. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.
Key distinctionA C13/C14 shape match identifies a coupler family, not the appliance voltage, current or safety approval.The hot-condition family distinction matters; a similar rectangular appliance coupler is not automatically interchangeable.

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IEC C13 vs C15 appliance cord ends

Side by side source-bounded representations of IEC 60320 C13 cord connector and IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector. Left: C13 cord-end designation for C14 inlet. Right: C15 hot-condition cord-end designation for C16 inlet. No pinout, matching size or mating approval.
Cord-side connector, front-facing abstracted outline; designation-led, NOT a fit template. The letter labels are the reliable distinction here; face openings and hot-condition key not modeled. No size comparison or pinout.
Observe

1. C13 cord-end designation for C14 inlet2. C15 hot-condition cord-end designation for C16 inlet

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Temperature class, grounding, ratings and equipment instructions must be checked. Do not substitute a cord by appearance.

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What you are comparing
IEC 60320 C13 cord connector: C13 cord-end designation for C14 inlet. Cord-side connector, front-facing abstracted outline; designation-led, NOT a fit template. Qualitative source-linked recognition study, not a pinout or a dimensional guide.
P179 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C13 cord connector

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector: C15 hot-condition cord-end designation for C16 inlet. Cord-side connector, front-facing abstracted outline; designation-led, NOT a fit template. Qualitative source-linked recognition study, not a pinout or a dimensional guide.
P181 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connector

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionA C13/C14 shape match identifies a coupler family, not the appliance voltage, current or safety approval.The hot-condition family distinction matters; a similar rectangular appliance coupler is not automatically interchangeable.
Nominal contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Positions / cavity spanNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Populated contactsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact rowsNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Contact pitchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Dimensions / axisNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Connector rolecord connector (C13 side of C13/C14); cord connector (4782.0000)S195 · S584Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof. Exact named example 4782.0000: SCHURTER straight rewireable IEC C13 cord connector. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Engineering-profile candidate supplies role/construction plus scoped rating categories. Do not conflate regional ratings or authorize cord assembly. Dimensions62/28.7/21/87.5 are withheld until drawing axes can be seen.socket (4781.0000)S586Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 4781.0000. Documented role: socket. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.
Coupling / latchNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Keying / polarizationNot recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
Documented identificationCord connector in the C13/C14 IEC 60320 pair.C179AHot-condition cord connector paired with C16.C181A
Observed manufacturer exampleSCHURTER 4782 / 4782.0000 · Cord connector · 70°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C179B · C179CSCHURTER 4781 / 4781.0000 · Hot-condition cord connector · 120°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C181B · C181C
Example mating designationC13 / C14 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C179DC15 / C16 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C181D
EvidenceC179A,C179B,C179C,C179D,C179W,C179X,C179Y →
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C181A,C181B,C181C,C181D,C181E →
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IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Connector

Key distinction

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
A C13/C14 shape match identifies a coupler family, not the appliance voltage, current or safety approval.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
The hot-condition family distinction matters; a similar rectangular appliance coupler is not automatically interchangeable.

Nominal contacts

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Positions / cavity span

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
cord connector (C13 side of C13/C14); cord connector (4782.0000)S195 · S584Separate exact examples; retain each value’s source, role, axis and part scope. V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof. Exact named example 4782.0000: SCHURTER straight rewireable IEC C13 cord connector. Exact example only; no universal geometry, electrical compatibility, fabrication approval or wiring instruction. Engineering-profile candidate supplies role/construction plus scoped rating categories. Do not conflate regional ratings or authorize cord assembly. Dimensions62/28.7/21/87.5 are withheld until drawing axes can be seen.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
socket (4781.0000)S586Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 4781.0000. Documented role: socket. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.

Coupling / latch

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
Cord connector in the C13/C14 IEC 60320 pair.C179A
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
Hot-condition cord connector paired with C16.C181A

Observed manufacturer example

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
SCHURTER 4782 / 4782.0000 · Cord connector · 70°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C179B · C179C
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
SCHURTER 4781 / 4781.0000 · Hot-condition cord connector · 120°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C181B · C181C

Example mating designation

IEC 60320 C13 cord connectorP179 / Connector
C13 / C14 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C179D
IEC 60320 C15 hot-condition cord connectorP181 / Connector
C15 / C16 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C181D

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S195 · IEC 60320 appliance couplers — featured product overview

Interpower · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-05 · due 2027-01-03

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies common IEC 60320 C13/C14, C15/C16 and C19/C20 connector/inlet pairings and distinguishes the cord connector from the appliance inlet.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V36 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: IEC 60320 appliance coupler product families and mating-pair overview

S584 · SCHURTER 4782 / 4782.0000 — IEC C13 manufacturer datasheet

SCHURTER · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Specific named rewireable connector or panel inlet; identification and manufacturer variant details, not a full cable/device approval or standardized geometry.

Not established / limitations: Variant-specific geometry and ratings. Not a generic IEC designation approval, safe mating rule, wiring map, cordset certification or fabrication dimension.

Locator: PDF p.1 description and cold-condition classification; pp.3–4 mating inlets; visually inspected PDF p.1 product photos and C13 icon.

S586 · SCHURTER 4781 / 4781.0000 — IEC C15 manufacturer datasheet

SCHURTER · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-13 · due 2027-01-11

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Specific named rewireable connector or panel inlet; identification and manufacturer variant details, not a full cable/device approval or standardized geometry.

Not established / limitations: Variant-specific geometry and ratings. Not a generic IEC designation approval, safe mating rule, wiring map, cordset certification or fabrication dimension.

Locator: PDF p.1 hot-condition 120°C, cord connector description and photos; mating-inlet section; visually inspected p.1 product photos.

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C179A · P179

Interpower identifies C13 as the cord-connector side of the C13/C14 IEC 60320 appliance-coupler pairing.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S195 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179B · P179

SCHURTER 4782 is catalogued as an IEC C13 cord connector; the observed product photos and datasheet identify a cable-side component, not both ends of a mains cord.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179C · P179

The SCHURTER 4782 datasheet identifies a 70°C pin-temperature classification; this is a part/series rating under documented conditions, not an automatic rating for an appliance, installed cord or alternate product.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179D · P179

SCHURTER's documented IEC C13 product family identifies the complementary C14 form in the cited mating-product references. Confirm the actual variants and full installed equipment/cordset documentation; no safe-fit or cable-load approval follows solely from that relationship.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179W · P179

SCHURTER 4782 is a straight rewireable C13 cord connector with screw-on mounting, a thermoplastic housing rated UL 94V-0 and Protection Class I construction.

Claim scope: Exact SCHURTER 4782.0000 black straight rewireable C13 example; series 4782 construction and ratings only, separate from an installed cordset.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179X · P179

The 4782 datasheet distinguishes 70 °C pin temperature from allowable operation of −25 °C to 70 °C. It lists IEC 10 A / 250 VAC / 50 Hz separately from UL/CSA 15 A / 250 VAC / 60 Hz component ratings.

Claim scope: Exact SCHURTER 4782.0000 black straight rewireable C13 example; series 4782 construction and ratings only, separate from an installed cordset.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C179Y · P179

The exact black 4782.0000 variant recommends 8.5 mm cable diameter and lists maximum conductor acceptance as IEC 3 × 1 mm² or UL 3 × 18 AWG.

Claim scope: Exact SCHURTER 4782.0000 black straight rewireable C13 example; series 4782 construction and ratings only, separate from an installed cordset.

Source links: S584 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C181A · P181

Interpower identifies C15 as the connector side of the C15/C16 IEC 60320 hot-condition appliance-coupler pairing.

Claim scope: V36 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S195 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C181B · P181

SCHURTER 4781 is catalogued as an IEC C15 hot-condition cord connector; the observed product photos and datasheet identify a cable-side component, not both ends of a mains cord.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S586 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C181C · P181

The SCHURTER 4781 datasheet identifies a 120°C pin-temperature classification; this is a part/series rating under documented conditions, not an automatic rating for an appliance, installed cord or alternate product.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S586 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C181D · P181

SCHURTER's documented IEC C15 product family identifies the complementary C16 form in the cited mating-product references. Confirm the actual variants and full installed equipment/cordset documentation; no safe-fit or cable-load approval follows solely from that relationship.

Claim scope: V141 manufacturer-specific IEC mains connector identity, coupling-family example, and thermal classification. NOT installation, cordset approval, dimension, pinout, universal fit, regional plug rating or safe electrical use.

Source links: S586 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C181E · P181

Exact source example 4781.0000: construction: Straight rewireable cord connector; black housing; protection class I. pin temperature c: 120. rating: IEC10 A; UL/CSA15 A at250 VAC. Exact listed order number; regional ratings remain distinct. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.

Claim scope: Exact named component/family technical construction reference from the full current primary document; geometry, ratings and implementation limits do not transfer to other variants.

Source links: S586 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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