P214 / Power / Connector
IEC 60320 C8 is the equipment-side inlet that mates with a C7 cord connector.
Also called C8 IEC C8 figure-8 appliance inlet
The two-contact outline is an identification clue, not electrical approval.
Distinguish the C8 equipment inlet from the C7 cord connector and verify the product power label.
Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-05, 2026-10-13, 2026-10-22 · Independent review pending
Three-quarter view Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Mating face Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Fitted in place Computer-generated illustration with prior AI visual review. Not a photograph, measurement or compatibility check. Independent technical and rights review pending.
Recognition drawing Original schematic, not to scale. Drawing review pending.
Image inspection / P214
1 registered view for this reference. Different part examples are not automatically mates; all remain not to scale and independently unapproved.
(private workspace)P214 / Source-observed physical study
SCHURTER 2572 series
Source-declared qualitative mating-face study; manufacturer-drawing-study · Other declared component
Not to scale. Technical and rights review pending.
Inspect view & provenance (private workspace)The useful distinction
IEC 60320 C8 is the equipment-side inlet that mates with a C7 cord connector. [C214A]
Interpower identifies C7/C8 as the non-grounded Class II pair; V40 normalizes that as a two-pole, no-protective-earth engineering boundary. [C214B]
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. [C214C]
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. [C214D]
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. [C214E]
The 2572 drawing distinguishes the mating face, rear terminal orientations and panel cutout; its mating-connector list includes C7 cord example 6013.0474. [C214F]
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. [C214G]
Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.
| Nominal contacts | 2S220Source-backed nominal position count: 2. |
|---|---|
| Connector role | 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. |
| Manufacturer | SCHURTER (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. |
| Series | 2572 (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. |
| Exact part / implementation | 6160.0008 (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. |
Not recorded: Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Contact pitch, Dimensions / axis, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.
Bounded facts, visible unknowns
| Documented identification | C8 non-grounded appliance inlet paired with C7 connector. [C214A] |
|---|---|
| Named-product role and recognition | SCHURTER 2572 series: Two pins inside a recessed, waist-shaped inlet opening. The housing, recess and pins are different features. [C214C] [C214D] [C214E] [C214F] |
| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V39; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.
Before you connect
This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.
Use the equipment documentation to identify the inlet variant and approved cord; the study does not cover every C8-associated housing or mounting option. No mounting gauge, rear-terminal map, universal current limit, polarized-variant approval or safe-mating verdict. Sources: C214C, C214D, C214E, C214F. The original study is qualitative; independent technical and rights review remains pending.
Your next step
The source trail
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
Interpower identifies C8 appliance inlet within the documented C5/C6 or C7/C8 IEC 60320 appliance-coupler pair.
Interpower · Designing with IEC 60320 C5 and C7 connectors and C6 and C8 inlets ↗S220: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Interpower identifies C7/C8 as the non-grounded Class II pair; V40 normalizes that as a two-pole, no-protective-earth engineering boundary.
Interpower · IEC 60320 C5/C6 and C7/C8 engineering facts ↗S243: full source recordSCHURTER · IEC 60320 appliance coupler overview ↗S245: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
SCHURTER · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet ↗S604: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
SCHURTER · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet ↗S604: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
SCHURTER · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet ↗S604: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)The 2572 drawing distinguishes the mating face, rear terminal orientations and panel cutout; its mating-connector list includes C7 cord example 6013.0474.
SCHURTER · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet ↗S604: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)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.
SCHURTER · SCHURTER 2572 series — C8 appliance inlet source sheet ↗S604: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Follow the connection
A C7/C8 fit does not establish equipment class, voltage, current or cord approval.
Open field note
The C6 inlet identifies a coupler family, not a complete mains-power requirement.
Open field note
An IEC 60320 inlet designation must be matched to the product documentation, not guessed from silhouette.
Open field noteCompare look-alikes: IEC C6 versus C8 appliance inlets
Candidate selection does not confirm the identity or capabilities of your physical item.
