When you're digging through control cables connectors io for a panel upgrade, the choice often comes down to a cable assembly or a remote I/O module. Two parts sit at opposite ends of that decision: the Klockner Bartelt 500081-6 industrial control cable assembly and the ODOT CN-8032 remote I/O module. They're priced differently, and the right pick depends on whether you're repairing an existing setup or adding a new I/O node.
Quick Verdict
If you need a lower-cost cable run for existing control equipment, the Klockner Bartelt 500081-6 is the clear pick. If your project demands a remote I/O module and you have room in the budget, the ODOT CN-8032 is the better investment.
At a Glance
| Klockner Bartelt 500081-6 | ODOT CN-8032 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.99 | $300.00 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Type | Industrial control cable assembly | Remote I/O module |
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Where Each Product Wins
The Klockner Bartelt wins on price and simplicity: it's a cable assembly you can integrate into a system that already has the right connectors. The ODOT wins when you need additional I/O capacity: it's a remote I/O module with a specific model number, CN-8032. If your panel has the connectors but a broken or missing cable is stopping the signal, the Klockner Bartelt addresses that directly. If you're out of I/O points and need to bring a remote node online, the ODOT CN-8032 is the part that adds that capability.
Product Notes
Klockner Bartelt 500081-6 Industrial Control Cable Assembly
The Klockner Bartelt is a used industrial control cable assembly priced at $159.99. The reason to choose it is the combination of the Klockner Bartelt name and the cable-specific design for pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and electrical control equipment. If your cabinet already uses these assemblies, this is a direct replacement path that costs less than the new module. The used condition is the main trade-off: a used part may not match the exact series, firmware revision, or date code your system requires, and the unit you receive could be a comparable model rather than the one pictured. That makes it a smart buy when you're maintaining existing equipment, but less suited to a cold-start installation where every component needs to be brand new.
1pc New ODOT Remote I/O Module Profinet IO CN-8032
The ODOT CN-8032 is a new remote I/O module for Profinet IO networks, priced at $300.00. Its strongest argument is the new condition and the clear model designation: CN-8032 gives you a specific part to spec, rather than a used assembly that may vary. If your project is an expansion that needs another I/O node, this module fits into a Profinet IO network and gives you a clean starting point. The catch is the price: it costs $140 more than the cable assembly, and that premium only makes sense if you actually need a Profinet IO device. For a simple cable replacement, this module won't do the job, so you have to match the part to the function. In a new build, the new condition can save you the guesswork that comes with a used part.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Klockner Bartelt 500081-6 when the task is a cable replacement in a cabinet that already uses this style of control assembly. Choose the ODOT CN-8032 when you're building or expanding a Profinet IO network and need a remote I/O module. Match the part to what the panel actually needs.
