Choosing between these two control wiring parts is not a matter of one being a cheaper version of the other. The cable gland kit handles the physical point where wires enter an enclosure; the remote I/O module handles the electrical signal after the wires are connected. One listing is a 25-pack of waterproof cord grips, and the other is a Honeywell NOVAR Opus remote I/O module. Start with the job, not the price.
Quick verdict
If you need to seal multiple cable entries against weather, the 25 Pack Cable Gland Kit is the straightforward choice: 25 screw-in nylon glands in five common PG sizes at $11.94. If your control system is built around NOVAR Opus I/O and you need a CT input module powered by 22-28VAC 50/60Hz, the Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B is the specific part to buy at $284.88. The $272.94 spread between them simply reflects two different jobs.
Price and purpose at a glance
| Product | Price | Price Bar | Main Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Pack Cable Gland Kit | $11.94 | Waterproof cable entry with cord grips | |
| Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B | $284.88 | Remote I/O module for NOVAR Opus systems |
Where each product wins
The cable gland kit wins when the task is wiring a garden light, solar panel box, or appliance enclosure with multiple cables. It gives you a range of sizes in one storage box, and the IP68 rating keeps rain, snow, and dust out of the connection. It also wins on upfront cost, sitting at the low end of this comparison.
The XIO-8CTI-B wins when you are working on a NOVAR Opus control panel and need a remote I/O module for that system. It is new and identified by the model number XIO-8CTI-B. This is a component-level decision, not a wiring accessory decision.
Product notes
25 Pack Cable Gland Kit - IP68 Waterproof Nylon Cord Grip Connectors PG7 to PG16
The 25-pack cable gland kit is built around having the right size gland ready when you route cables into a junction box, solar combiner, or appliance. It covers PG7, PG9, PG11, PG13.5, and PG16 in one storage box, and each screw-in nylon grip is rated IP68, so the entry point is sealed against water and dust. Choose it when you have multiple cables to terminate and want one kit instead of tracking down individual glands. The trade-off is that this is a cord-grip solution, not a signal-handling component; the finish is unfinished, and the black nylon look won't match every panel aesthetic. If your project needs signal processing, this kit won't help with that.
Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B Remote I/O Module with CT 22-28VAC 50/60Hz NEW
The Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B is a specialized remote I/O module for control systems that use NOVAR Opus I/O. It is a CT input module designed to operate on 22-28VAC 50/60Hz, and this unit is new in original packaging. Choose it when you're building or servicing a NOVAR Opus panel and need that exact input module rather than a generic connector. The limitation is the cost: this is the high-priced listing in the comparison, and it's not a general-purpose wiring accessory. The part number XIO-8CTI-B and model reference XIO.80CT make it a specific component for a specific I/O architecture, so it belongs in that kind of panel.
Final choice by use case
If you are running cables into an outdoor enclosure and need watertight entry, the 25 Pack Cable Gland Kit is the practical buy. If you are expanding a NOVAR Opus remote I/O panel, the Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B is the component you need. The substantial price gap between them is not a reason to substitute one for the other; it simply reflects two entirely different jobs in the world of control cables, connectors, and I/O.
