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IEC C6 versus C8 appliance inlets

Does the equipment use the grounded C6 inlet or the non-grounded C8 inlet?

Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P212 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C6 appliance inlet
Computer-generated illustration, not a photograph.
P214 · ConnectorIEC 60320 C8 appliance inlet

How they differ

  • IEC 60320 C6 appliance inlet Distinguish the equipment inlet from the cord-side C5 and verify the appliance label before selecting a cord.
  • IEC 60320 C8 appliance inlet Distinguish the C8 equipment inlet from the C7 cord connector and verify the product power label.

Then askDoes the equipment use the grounded C6 inlet or the non-grounded C8 inlet?

At a glance

Source-scoped form facts; counts, variants and unknowns are distinct
FieldIEC 60320 C6 appliance inletIEC 60320 C8 appliance inlet
TypeConnectorConnector
FamilyPowerPower
Shapekeyedoval
Nominal contacts3S220Source-backed nominal position count: 3.2S220Source-backed nominal position count: 2.
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 (6160.0081)S602Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0081. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.plug (6160.0008)S604Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0008. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.
Key distinctionThe C6 inlet identifies a coupler family, not a complete mains-power requirement.The two-contact outline is an identification clue, not electrical approval.

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IEC 60320 C6 appliance inlet — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P212 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C6 appliance inlet

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

IEC 60320 C8 appliance inlet — original, not-to-scale identification schematic; drawing review pending
P214 / ConnectorIEC 60320 C8 appliance inlet

Identification schematic · not to scale · drawing review pending

LayerConnectorConnector
Key distinctionThe C6 inlet identifies a coupler family, not a complete mains-power requirement.The two-contact outline is an identification clue, not electrical approval.
Nominal contacts3S220Source-backed nominal position count: 3.2S220Source-backed nominal position count: 2.
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 (6160.0081)S602Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0081. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.plug (6160.0008)S604Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0008. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.
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 identificationC6 appliance inlet paired with C5 connector.C212AC8 non-grounded appliance inlet paired with C7 connector.C214A
Named-product role and recognitionSCHURTER 2562 series: Three pins inside a cloverleaf-style recessed inlet. The panel outline is not the mating opening.C212C · C212D · C212E · C212FSCHURTER 2572 series: Two pins inside a recessed, waist-shaped inlet opening. The housing, recess and pins are different features.C214C · C214D · C214E · C214F
EvidenceC212A,C212B,C212C,C212D,C212E,C212F,C212G →
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C214A,C214B,C214C,C214D,C214E,C214F,C214G →
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IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Connector
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Connector

Key distinction

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
The C6 inlet identifies a coupler family, not a complete mains-power requirement.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
The two-contact outline is an identification clue, not electrical approval.

Nominal contacts

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
3S220Source-backed nominal position count: 3.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
2S220Source-backed nominal position count: 2.

Positions / cavity span

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Populated contacts

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact rows

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Contact pitch

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Dimensions / axis

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Connector role

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
plug (6160.0081)S602Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0081. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
plug (6160.0008)S604Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 6160.0008. Documented role: plug. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product.

Coupling / latch

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Keying / polarization

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
Not recordedNot recorded in a normalized source-scoped field. Consult the exact part/revision; no value inferred from illustrations.

Documented identification

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
C6 appliance inlet paired with C5 connector.C212A
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
C8 non-grounded appliance inlet paired with C7 connector.C214A

Named-product role and recognition

IEC 60320 C6 appliance inletP212 / Connector
SCHURTER 2562 series: Three pins inside a cloverleaf-style recessed inlet. The panel outline is not the mating opening.C212C · C212D · C212E · C212F
IEC 60320 C8 appliance inletP214 / Connector
SCHURTER 2572 series: Two pins inside a recessed, waist-shaped inlet opening. The housing, recess and pins are different features.C214C · C214D · C214E · C214F

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5 linked sources · 14 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

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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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S220 · Designing with IEC 60320 C5 and C7 connectors and C6 and C8 inlets

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies the C5/C6 and C7/C8 appliance-coupler pairs and distinguishes grounded C5/C6 from non-grounded C7/C8 forms.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V39 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: C5/C6 and C7/C8 sections

S243 · IEC 60320 C5/C6 and C7/C8 engineering facts

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Engineering scope: C5/C6 are described as three-contact grounded counterparts; C7/C8 are identified as the non-grounded Class II pair.

Not established / limitations: Engineering-reference scope only. V40 does not turn this source into fabrication approval, electrical safety approval, protocol guarantee, safe substitution or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Locator: C5/C6 and C7/C8 sections

S245 · IEC 60320 appliance coupler overview

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Engineering boundary: IEC 60320 appliance couplers are treated as two-pole couplers with or without a protective conductor; V40 uses this only to avoid inventing extra contacts on non-grounded pairs.

Not established / limitations: Engineering-reference scope only. V40 does not turn this source into fabrication approval, electrical safety approval, protocol guarantee, safe substitution or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Locator: IEC appliance-coupler overview

S602 · SCHURTER 2562 series — C6 appliance inlet source sheet

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named part or series only; observed document dated 1 October 2025. Product photographs/drawings, roles and scheme-labelled data; not an installed-device assessment.

Not established / limitations: No panel-cutout template, installation method, wiring assignment, contact gauge or device safety certification.

Locator: PDF p.1 photo and data; p.3 front/side component views and separate panel cutouts; p.4 terminal variants and footer (01.10.2025).

S604 · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet

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

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Named part or series only; observed document dated 22 October 2025. Product photographs/drawings, roles and scheme-labelled data; not an installed-device assessment.

Not established / limitations: No mounting gauge, rear-terminal map, universal current limit, polarized-variant approval or safe-mating verdict.

Locator: PDF p.1 product photo/data; p.2 front and side component drawings plus separate panel cutout; p.4 variants, cord examples and footer (22.10.2025).

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C212A · P212

Interpower identifies C6 appliance inlet within the documented C5/C6 or C7/C8 IEC 60320 appliance-coupler pair.

Claim scope: V39 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S220 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212B · P212

Interpower describes the IEC 60320 C5/C6 pair as having three contacts including a ground contact.

Claim scope: V40 engineering-reference fact only; independent human review remains pending. This claim does not approve fabrication, rewiring, substitution, electrical safety, protocol support or end-to-end compatibility.

Source links: S243 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212C · P212

SCHURTER 2562 is a screw-mounted C6 appliance inlet. Its front drawing depicts three pins within the coupler recess, distinct from the mounting flange.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2562 series, document dated 1 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S602 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212D · P212

The 2562 sheet separates IEC 2.5 A / 250 VAC at 50 Hz from UL/CSA 7 A / 125 VAC at 60 Hz; these are different listed rating schemes.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2562 series, document dated 1 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S602 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212E · P212

SCHURTER lists the 2562 for protection-class-I appliances and gives 70 °C pin temperature; operating temperature is separately stated as −25 °C to 70 °C.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2562 series, document dated 1 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S602 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212F · P212

The 2562 drawing separates component views from panel cutouts and shows solder/quick-connect and PCB variants. The inlet designation alone does not specify its rear termination.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2562 series, document dated 1 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S602 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C212G · P212

Exact source example 6160.0081: construction: C6 screw-on panel inlet;turned solid pins;2.8x0.8mm quick-connect terminals;protection class I. rating: IEC2.5A250VAC50Hz;UL/CSA7A125VAC60Hz. pin temperature c: 70. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product. 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: S602 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214A · P214

Interpower identifies C8 appliance inlet within the documented C5/C6 or C7/C8 IEC 60320 appliance-coupler pair.

Claim scope: V39 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S220 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214B · P214

Interpower identifies C7/C8 as the non-grounded Class II pair; V40 normalizes that as a two-pole, no-protective-earth engineering boundary.

Claim scope: V40 engineering-reference fact only; independent human review remains pending. This claim does not approve fabrication, rewiring, substitution, electrical safety, protocol support or end-to-end compatibility.

Source links: S243 · S245 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214C · P214

SCHURTER 2572 is an insert-mounted C8 inlet family; the front drawing shows two pins inside the recessed interface and a separate outer mounting profile.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2572 series, document dated 22 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S604 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214D · P214

The 2572 sheet lists IEC 2.5 A / 250 VAC at 50 Hz and UL/CSA 7 A / 125 VAC at 60 Hz as separate product-rating entries.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2572 series, document dated 22 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S604 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214E · P214

SCHURTER describes the 2572 as suitable for protection-class-II appliances with 70 °C pin temperature; its separate operating-temperature field is −25 °C to 70 °C.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2572 series, document dated 22 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S604 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214F · P214

The 2572 drawing distinguishes the mating face, rear terminal orientations and panel cutout; its mating-connector list includes C7 cord example 6013.0474.

Claim scope: V144: SCHURTER 2572 series, document dated 22 October 2025 only. Identification and product data, not generic ratings, wiring instructions, device certification or a connection verdict.

Source links: S604 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

C214G · P214

Exact source example 6160.0008: construction: C8 drop-in panel inlet;horizontal short solder terminals;blackPA6housing;protection class II. rating: IEC2.5A250VAC50Hz;UL/CSA7A125VAC60Hz. pin temperature c: 70. Full current official document text read. No numeric axes adopted from unviewed diagrams.; Cordset cable length and wire gauge are excluded from connector envelope. Pin-temperature class differs from allowed ambient operating range.; Regulatory declaration/certificate references do not prove a literal moulded approval mark on an individual product. 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: S604 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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