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IEC 60320 C16 versus C16A inlets

Is the appliance inlet C16 or the distinct C16A very-hot-condition form? Similar naming is not an installation or substitution verdict.

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P182 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet
Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P304 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inlet

How they differ

  • IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet Read the inlet designation and appliance documentation before choosing the mating cord connector.
  • IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inlet Identify the exact C16A appliance inlet versus its mating C15A connector from the equipment or cord documentation; do not select, adapt or install a mains-power connection from shape alone.

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
FieldIEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletIEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inlet
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 roleplug (6110.4215)S587Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6110.4215. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.appliance inlet (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part); appliance inlet (ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181)S940 · S943Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181
Key distinctionA similar IEC outline does not establish that a C13 cord connector is the intended mating part.IEC coupler identity and family rating context do not by themselves establish appliance voltage, cord-set approval, wiring, safe substitution or installation suitability.

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IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P182 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inlet

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inlet — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P304 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inlet

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionA similar IEC outline does not establish that a C13 cord connector is the intended mating part.IEC coupler identity and family rating context do not by themselves establish appliance voltage, cord-set approval, wiring, safe substitution or installation suitability.
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 roleplug (6110.4215)S587Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6110.4215. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.appliance inlet (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part); appliance inlet (ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181)S940 · S943Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181
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 identificationHot-condition appliance inlet paired with C15.C182AInterpower’s IEC 60320 overview identifies the C16A appliance inlet with the C15A connector in the Class I 10 A/15 A coupler family.C304A
Observed manufacturer exampleSCHURTER 6110-4 / 6110.4215 · Hot-condition appliance inlet · 120°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C182B · C182CNot an equivalent field
Example mating designationC16 / C15 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C182DNot an equivalent field
EvidenceC182A,C182B,C182C,C182D,C182E →
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C304A,C304B,C304C,C304D →
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Key distinction

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
A similar IEC outline does not establish that a C13 cord connector is the intended mating part.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
IEC coupler identity and family rating context do not by themselves establish appliance voltage, cord-set approval, wiring, safe substitution or installation suitability.

Nominal contacts

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / 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 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
plug (6110.4215)S587Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6110.4215. Documented role: plug. Full PDF text read; direct download403. Diagram numbers have no verified axes here; no geometry or visible specimen marking proposed.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
appliance inlet (Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part); appliance inlet (ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181)S940 · S943Current primary-source scoped values; named examples remain separate and unknowns are not inferred from illustrations. Named series/reference only, not every family part. Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181

Coupling / latch

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
Hot-condition appliance inlet paired with C15.C182A
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Interpower’s IEC 60320 overview identifies the C16A appliance inlet with the C15A connector in the Class I 10 A/15 A coupler family.C304A

Observed manufacturer example

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
SCHURTER 6110-4 / 6110.4215 · Hot-condition appliance inlet · 120°C source example. Specific product family only; not a full cordset or installed device rating.C182B · C182C
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not an equivalent field

Example mating designation

IEC 60320 C16 hot-condition appliance inletP182 / Connector
C16 / C15 pair listed in manufacturer references; select only with complete product and appliance documentation.C182D
IEC 60320 C16A very-hot-condition appliance inletP304 / Connector
Not an equivalent field

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6 linked sources · 9 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: Evidence behind the compared records; the editorial comparison still needs separate review.

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-03. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

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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

S345 · IEC 60320 overview — C16A appliance inlet / C15A connector

Interpower · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identification of the C16A appliance inlet/C15A connector pair and its named IEC 60320 coupler family only; no wiring or installation guidance.

Not established / limitations: Source-backed identification does not establish universal wiring, protocol generation, device compatibility, safe installation or fabrication approval.

Locator: IEC 60320 appliance-coupler family overview

S587 · SCHURTER 6110-4 / 6110.4215 — IEC C16 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 snap-in inlet and hot-condition 120°C; p.3 mating connectors 4781/4784; visually inspected p.1 product photo.

S940 · IEC60320 Appliance and Interconnection Couplers

Interpower · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Historical manufacturer chart: named form roles, class/temperature family and explicit non-rewireable labels only.

Not established / limitations: Not the current normative IEC standard, measured specimen, dimensional drawing, universal wiring/contact-population statement or safety/mating approval. The rightmost interconnection columns are distinct roles.

Locator: One-page chart, Rev10-17; Connectors/Inlets columns, C1/C2,C9/C10,C15A/C16A,C21/C22,C23/C24 rows. Actual savedPDF text and150dpi pixels inspected.

S941 · What are IEC Connectors

Bulgin · Unclassified publisher domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Manufacturer educational overview: stated conductor counts/temperature context and odd/even role nomenclature; no terminal positions.

Not established / limitations: Full public page read. Conductor counts are not silently converted into normalized contact positions, actual population or wiring maps. Not a normative mechanical specification; unrelated cable-length/generalized approval prose excluded.

Locator: How are IEC connectors named; named C1/C2,C9/C10,C15A/C16A,C21/C22,C23/C24 paragraphs.

S943 · SCHURTER 0181 IEC coupler data sheet

SCHURTER · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-22 · due 2027-01-20

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Historical exact6172.0004/0181-X-9990-A-1 C16A appliance inlet

Not established / limitations: Direct download403. Textual dimensions used only when the axis is explicitly named, such as panel thickness or terminal length. Unviewed outline numbers/pitch are not imported. Exact part, role, terminal and historical/current document scopes remain separate.

Locator: p.1Description/TechnicalData;p.2exact6172.0004 variant/configuration and date; complete2-page public PDF text read through official web retrieval; drawing pixels NOT acquired.

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C182A · P182

Interpower identifies C16 as the appliance-inlet 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)

C182B · P182

SCHURTER 6110-4 is catalogued as an IEC C16 hot-condition appliance inlet; the observed product photos and datasheet identify an equipment-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: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182C · P182

The SCHURTER 6110-4 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: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182D · P182

SCHURTER's documented IEC C16 product family identifies the complementary C15 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: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C182E · P182

Exact source example 6110.4215: construction: Front snap-in inlet for1.5 mm panel; 4.8 x0.8 mm quick-connect terminals; 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: S587 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C304A · P304

Interpower’s IEC 60320 overview identifies the C16A appliance inlet with the C15A connector in the Class I 10 A/15 A coupler family.

Claim scope: V50 IEC appliance-coupler identification fact only; no wiring, energized-work, circuit selection, interchangeability, installation or safe-operation approval is inferred.

Source links: S345 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C304B · P304

Interpower's Rev10-17 chart labels C16A as the appliance inlet paired with C15A, in its Class I very hot group.

Claim scope: Interpower Rev10-17 labelled C16A appliance inlet family; no exact manufacturer part

Source links: S940 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C304C · P304

Bulgin's manufacturer overview describes the C16A/C15A family as a 3-conductor system with 155 degrees C temperature context. This is not a terminal-position map.

Claim scope: Manufacturer educational family context; not actual population,positions,wholecordsuitability or current normative dimensional coverage.

Source links: S941 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C304D · P304

SCHURTER identifies 6172.0004 as follows: Front-side screw-on C16A inlet; flange with countersunk holes; 6.3 x 0.8 mm blade termination designation; historical phase-out.

Claim scope: ExactSCHURTER 6172.0004 /series0181 only;termination dimensions are not mating pitch and no arbitraryequipment compatibility is asserted.

Source links: S943 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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