Quick Verdict
If you need to pull a long run of control cable through an industrial setting, the Belden roll gives you a single continuous run. If you already have your wiring and just need an I/O point, the MOXA ioLogik E1242-T is a module that can be added to your control network. Choose the piece that fills the actual gap in your installation.
Comparison at a Glance
| Consideration | Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R | MOXA ioLogik E1242-T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 641.24 | USD 110.00 |
| What it is | 482-ft roll of industrial control cable, 18 AWG, 600V TC, 150V NPLF, 90C dry/wet | Ethernet remote I/O module, 12-36VDC |
| Condition | New - Open box | New - Open box |
| Best for | Long control cable runs | Adding remote I/O over Ethernet |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Belden cable wins when your project calls for a long continuous roll of industrial control cable. It gives you one run instead of splicing shorter pieces.
- The MOXA ioLogik E1242-T wins when you need an I/O module and your cable infrastructure is already in place. It is ready to become another I/O point on your network.
Product Notes
Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable
This is a full roll of industrial control cable from Belden, rated 18 AWG with 600V TC and 150V NPLF for 90C dry/wet locations. It's the kind of cable you'd run from a control panel out to field devices in a factory or plant. The strong reason to choose it is the length: you get one continuous 482-foot roll, which saves you from joining shorter lengths in the middle of a run. The limitation is the scale of the purchase. A 482-foot roll is a lot of cable for a small wiring job, and the price reflects the scale of a full industrial roll. If you only need a few feet, this is more than you'll use.
MOXA ioLogik E1242-T Ethernet Remote I/O Module
The MOXA ioLogik E1242-T is an Ethernet remote I/O module that takes 12-36VDC power. It's a way to add remote input/output points to an Ethernet control network, and its price makes it an easier entry for a project that doesn't need a large cable purchase. The reason to choose it is the combination of network connectivity and a smaller upfront cost: you get an I/O module that can connect over Ethernet without the expense of a long cable roll. The limitation is that it is a module, not a cable, so it solves a different part of the control wiring puzzle. If you're shopping for the actual wire to connect field devices, this isn't the part you need.
Final Choice by Use Case
For someone installing a new control panel with long field wiring runs, the Belden roll is the right buy at $641.24. For someone adding remote I/O to an existing network, the MOXA ioLogik E1242-T at $110.00 is the practical choice. If the job genuinely requires both new cable and remote I/O, you'll likely need both pieces: the Belden cable for the physical run and the MOXA module for the network connection.
