Plug connector: "part of the interconnection coupler integral with or intended to be attached to one cord". A cable consisting of a C13 and an E interconnection connector is commonly mislabeled as an "extension cord", as although that is not the intended purpose, it can be used as such. Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes Part 1: General Requirements (IEC 60320-1, Ed. The connectors are moulded to provide a high-quality cable which is perfect for office and/or comms room use. Some electric kettles and similar hot household appliances like home stills use a supply cord with a C15 connector and a matching C16 inlet on the appliance; their temperature rating is 120 °C (248 °F) rather than the 70 °C (158 °F) of the similar C13/C14 combination.

This coupler is used for supplying power in IT applications where higher currents are required, for instance on high-power workstations and servers, power to uninterruptible power supplies, power to some power distribution units, large network routers, switches, blade enclosures, and similar equipment. Also known as appliance couplers, a connector and an inlet enable the use of standard inlets and country-specific cord sets. The C6 inlet is used on laptop power supplies and portable projectors, as well as on some desktop computers, some LCD monitors and recent [ when?International Standardized Appliance Connectors (IEC-60320) Reference Chart Includes diagrams of all couplers, their rated current, equipment class, and temperature rating.

For appliance couplers the various coupler outlines are designated using a combination of letters and numbers, e. A C8B inlet type is defined by the standard for use by dual-voltage appliances; it has three pins and can hold a C7 connector in either of two positions, allowing the user to select voltage by choosing the position the connector is inserted. All types have professional-type screw terminals (wire receptacle hole and cross clamp-screw), wire size up to 1. Key Features: IEC 320 C13 sockets External earth facility Input lead terminated with a IEC C14 plug Unit overall rating: 13A, 250V CE/EN60950 Up to 12 Way can fit Horizontally in Data Cabinet 1.The pin temperature is determined by the design of the appliance, and its interior temperature, rather than by its ambient temperature. The C13 connector plugs directly into a device with a C14 inlet while the male C14 connector plugs into another power cord. IEC 60309 specifies larger couplers used for higher currents, higher voltages, and polyphase systems. Locking IEC C13 sockets are for use when maximum integrity of the power supply is needed, the IEC C14plug cannot be released from the socket unless a red button is pushed, the plug will then release. The IEC 60320 AC power inlet is the most commonly used means of connecting a detachable cord set to electrical or electronic equipment.