When you shop in control cables connectors io, you're really choosing between adding capability and managing wiring. The two products before you sit on opposite ends of that decision: the ODOT CN-8032 Remote I/O Module is a Profinet IO node that brings network communication and remote I/O to a panel, while the Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 is a bulk supply of snap-in cable connectors for terminating conduit and cable runs. They aren't interchangeable, but each one could be exactly what your next job requires.
Quick Verdict
If the task is adding a remote I/O station on a Profinet network, the ODOT CN-8032 is the necessary purchase. If the task is simply getting MC/HCF or AC/HCF cable into a box cleanly and staying stocked, the Arlington 38AST 50-pack is the more practical buy. The right answer depends on whether you need new control points or just better wiring.
Comparison Table
| Consideration | ODOT CN-8032 Remote I/O Module | Arlington 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 300.00 | USD 52.26 |
| Condition | New | New |
| Component Role | Profinet IO remote I/O node | Snap-in conduit/cable connector |
| Quantity | 1 module | 50-pack |
Where Each Product Wins
- The ODOT CN-8032 wins when the goal is network-ready remote I/O: you need a device that can communicate over Profinet IO and act as a field node.
- The Arlington 38AST lot wins when the goal is cable termination: you need a large supply of connectors that snap into a box without tools and handle MC/HCF or AC/HCF cable from .405 to .612.
Product Notes
ODOT CN-8032 Remote I/O Module
The ODOT CN-8032 is a single new module designed to sit on a Profinet IO network and provide remote I/O capability. That makes it the one product in this pair that changes what a panel can do, rather than just how wires are routed. If your system needs an additional field node and you're working with Profinet, this is the part that moves the project forward. The new condition and model designation keep the purchase straightforward. The obvious limitation is that this is one module, not a 50-pack, so if your job also needs a way to bring many cables into enclosures, you'll still need a separate connector solution. Plan around a single I/O point and treat the module as the network-side investment.
Arlington Industries 38AST Snap2 IT Connector Lot of 50
Arlington's 38AST lot covers the other end of the job: terminating cable at the enclosure. The 50-pack gives you plenty of pieces for multiple runs, and the Snap2 IT design means no tools are needed to snap the cable into the fitting and then snap it into the box. The insulated throat suits MC/HCF steel or aluminum cable and AC/HCF steel or aluminum cable, with an accept range of .405 to .612. If you're wiring a control panel from scratch, this is the practical supply to keep on hand. The trade-off is that these connectors don't create any I/O or network presence; they're the passive wiring component, so they fulfill a completely different role than the ODOT module.
Final Choice by Use Case
When a new control point is the priority, the ODOT CN-8032 is the direction to go. When repeated wiring and clean cable entry matter more, the Arlington 38AST 50-pack will serve you well. Pick based on whether you're adding I/O or wiring the cables that connect to it.
