If you are building out a control panel, the first fork in the road in control cables, connectors, and I/O is whether you need the cable that carries power and signals or the I/O hardware that actually handles those signals. This head-to-head puts the MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot against the Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable. The MOXA lot is a collection of remote I/O modules plus supporting power and relay accessories. The Belden listing is a single roll of industrial control cable. They are not interchangeable, so the right pick depends on the specific gap in your setup.
Quick verdict
If you need distributed I/O points, the MOXA lot gives you a broad kit in one purchase. If you need a long run of control cable and want to spend less, the Belden roll is the practical buy.
Price and what you get
| Option | Listed price | Condition | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot | USD 749.00 | Used | 14 modules including analog output, RTD input, digital inputs, relay outputs, plus diode, SSR, and fuse-holder accessories |
| Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable | USD 641.24 | New - Open box | 482-ft roll of 18 AWG 600 V industrial control cable |
That puts the Belden cable about $108 below the MOXA lot. The price gap is meaningful, but the two items are not substitutes.
Where each product wins
MOXA lot wins if you need I/O capacity
This lot bundles a variety of MOXA remote I/O modules into one purchase, so you are not sourcing each channel type separately. It also brings supporting accessories, and the parts came from a real cabinet installation, which makes the lot useful if you are extending an existing distributed I/O setup.
Belden cable wins if you need a long pull
The Belden listing is a full roll, so it is built for long control-circuit runs rather than cabinet-level I/O. It is the lower-priced of the two, leaving room in the budget for connectors and terminations.
Product notes
MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot
If your control scheme needs more input and output capacity, this lot bundles the pieces you would otherwise source separately: an M-4410 analog output module, an M-3810 RTD input module, six M-1800 digital input modules, four M-2801 relay output modules, and two M-7002 field power distributor modules. It also includes a Phoenix Contact QUINT-DIODE module, a Crydom A2425 solid-state relay, and two Eaton Bussmann DIN rail fuse holders. The condition is listed as used, and the modules were working when removed from an automation cabinet. The limitation is that they have not been tested since removal, so the lot is for someone who can verify the modules before putting them into service.
Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable
This is a single 482-foot roll of Belden industrial control cable, listed as new-open-box. The model line describes it as an Industrial Control Cable 18AWG 600V TC 150V NPLF 90C Dry/Wet, so you know you are working with 18 AWG rated for 600 V and a 90°C dry/wet designation. The reason to choose it is straightforward: the full 482 feet on one roll means you can make a long pull without splicing shorter pieces. The limitation is that the open-box condition means you should inspect the spool before committing to the pull.
Final choice by use case
For a distributed I/O upgrade, the MOXA Industrial Remote I/O Module Lot is the one to buy. For a long control wiring run, the Belden 2AS-1801POS-B-B/R Industrial Control Cable is the right choice.
