Key Features
- NEMA 5-15P grounded plug to IEC C15 high-temperature connector
- Compatible with equipment using IEC C16 or IEC C14 power inlets
- Red jacket for visual identification and cable management
- Rated for higher temperature applications than standard C13 cords
- 1.8 Meters / 6 Feet cord length
Documentation
- Technical Drawing
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate of Origin
- REACH Compliance
- RoHS Compliance
- Prop 65 Declaration
- WEEE Compliance
- Product Lifecycle Statement
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certificate
Specifications
| Male Plug | NEMA 5-15P |
| Female Connector | C15 |
| Voltage | 125V |
| Amperage | 15A |
| Length | 1.8 Meters / 6 Feet |
| Tolerance | ± 50 mm / ± 2 inches for molded cords ± 100 mm / ± 4 inches for mechanical cords |
| Conductor Size | 14 Gauge AWG |
| Conductor Count | 3 wires |
| Conductor Color Code | Black, White, Green | North American Color Code (NACC) |
| Outside Diameter | 9.1-9.5mm |
| Cable Jacket | North America SJT |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Jacket Temperature Rating | 105° C |
| Color | Red |
| Testing | Each cord is tested for dielectric voltage-withstand (Hi-Pot), polarization and continuity. |
| Certification(s) | cULus USA and Canada |
| Packaging | Loose & Bundled |
Application Notes
NEMA 5-15 to IEC C15 power cords are designed to supply 125V AC power from a standard grounded North American outlet to equipment that uses an IEC C16 power inlet. The NEMA 5-15P plug connects to common household and commercial receptacles, while the C15 connector provides a high-temperature equipment-side connection.
The IEC C15 connector is commonly used on devices that generate more heat than equipment using standard C13 connectors. Typical applications include network switches, servers, blade chassis, power distribution units, and certain commercial appliances.
Red power cords are often used in environments where color-coded cable management is important. Data centers, laboratories, broadcast facilities, and enterprise IT installations may use different cord colors to distinguish between power sources, equipment groups, or circuits.
Color-coded cords can simplify installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting by making it easier to visually trace connections in dense racks and equipment cabinets.
Product FAQs
What devices use a NEMA 5-15 to C15 power cord?
These cords are commonly used with servers, network switches, power distribution units, blade servers, and other equipment that uses an IEC C16 power inlet and may operate at elevated temperatures.
Why use a C15 connector instead of a C13?
C15 connectors are designed for higher temperature environments and include a notch that allows them to mate with C16 inlets. They are often specified for equipment that produces more heat than devices using standard C13 connectors.
Why choose a Red power cord?
Colored cords help simplify cable identification and management. Many organizations use color coding to differentiate between power feeds, systems, or equipment groups.
