The decision
When you're shopping for control cables, connectors, and I/O hardware, the first question is what you're actually connecting. The CNLINKO connector is a sealed cable plug that makes a power or signal line easy to disconnect and service. The MOXA ioLogik E1242-T is a network component that brings field I/O to a controller over an IP link. Prices run from $13.62 for the connector to $110.00 for the module, which is a clue that they're built for different stages of a control system. Your wiring goal decides which one belongs in your cart.
Quick verdict
Pick the CNLINKO connector when your task is a protected, disconnectable cable joint. Pick the MOXA ioLogik E1242-T when your task is remote I/O over a network. They're not interchangeable; they solve different problems in the same control setup.
Price and key specs at a glance
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNLINKO 4 Pin Power Industrial Connector | $13.62 | New | Sealed 4-pin power/signal cable joints |
| MOXA ioLogik E1242-T Ethernet Remote I/O Module | $110.00 | New - Open box | Ethernet remote I/O with 12-36VDC |
Where each product wins
- CNLINKO wins for direct cable connection. You get a quick-locking plug that suits a power/signal run and is rated for damp or dusty locations.
- MOXA wins for network-level I/O. You get a module that connects field I/O to a controller over an IP network, powered from a wide DC range.
Product notes
CNLINKO 4 Pin Power Industrial Connector
For a control cabinet or machine where a cable needs to disconnect for service, this female plug is a practical choice. It is specified for 14-12 AWG wire, carries a 20A rms rating, and seals to IP67, so it fits typical power/signal lines rather than tiny gauge sensor wires. The gold-plated contacts are meant to resist corrosion and stay conductive when current loads shift with temperature. The quarter-turn bayonet coupling locks quickly, and the M20 body rounds out the connector's size, so you can pair it with the matching YM-20-C04SX-02-401 socket. The limitation is that the plug alone doesn't complete a circuit; it needs that mating socket to form a sealed joint. If you expected a one-piece connector, this isn't it, but as a field-wireable plug it fills its role well.
MOXA ioLogik E1242-T Ethernet Remote I/O Module
When field devices need to show up on a network, this module is the part to build around. It accepts 12-36VDC, so it can sit on common industrial supplies, and it turns local I/O points into network-accessible data. This particular unit is new but open box: the original carton was discarded, while the item is described as new and undamaged, with protective bubble wrap for shipping. One limitation is that it doesn't physically join or seal cables, so it won't replace a connector in a wiring run. Another is the condition: you get the module without its original box. For a remote-monitoring build, the module is the essential piece; for a simple cable joint, it's the wrong tool.
Final choice by use case
- If you need a quick-disconnect joint for a power/signal cable in a protected enclosure: go with the CNLINKO connector.
- If you need to monitor or control I/O points over a network: go with the MOXA ioLogik E1242-T.
- If you're solving a wiring problem, not a networking problem: choose the connector.
- If you're solving a networking problem, not a wiring problem: choose the module.
