When you're wiring an industrial control panel, the first question isn't always which part is "better" - it's which piece of the connection chain you're actually solving. Do you need a rugged cable-to-panel connector, or do you need an input module that brings field signals into your control system? That's the fork between the Lapp Epic 10.1710 and the Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B.
Quick verdict
If your job is terminating a cable at a panel entry point, the Lapp Epic 10.1710 gives you the connector-side part for $50.00. If your job is collecting signals into an I/O rack, the Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B is the module to plan around at $284.88. They don't compete head-to-head in function; they compete for your wiring budget depending on which side of the I/O chain you're on.
Comparison table
| What matters | Lapp Epic 10.1710 | Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50.00 | $284.88 |
| Price bar | ||
| Primary job | 6-pin screw-terminated receptacle | Remote I/O module with CT input |
| Connection details | Screw termination, copper contacts | 22-28VAC 50/60Hz operation; CT input module |
| Condition | New | New |
Where each product wins
- The Lapp Epic wins when your immediate need is a cable-to-panel connection point. It is the more straightforward choice for that wiring step.
- The Honeywell NOVAR Opus wins when your control network calls for a module designed to accept input signals. It is the more capable choice on the I/O side.
Product notes
Lapp Epic 10.1710 6-Contact Screw Terminated Industrial Connector Receptacle
The Lapp Epic 10.1710 combines a 6-pin layout with screw termination and copper contacts in a receptacle-style connector. The receptacle format gives you a dedicated connector body, and the 6-pin arrangement supports a multi-wire hookup in one housing. If you need a termination point for multiple control wires, the screw terminals keep the wiring straightforward and serviceable, and the copper contacts provide the electrical path. The limitation is that it is purely a connector: no current-transformer input, no signal processing, no remote I/O logic. It solves the connection half of the circuit, not the input-handling half. For a clean cable-to-panel termination, it's the more direct part of this pairing.
Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B Remote I/O Module
The Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B is a remote I/O module designed as a current-transformer input module. It runs on 22-28VAC at 50/60Hz, which gives you a clear power requirement to plan around when laying out the cabinet. The CT input type means it belongs in a system that gathers current-transformer signals into a central controller rather than a cable termination point. That is also its limitation: it is not a connector, so it won't serve as a direct wire termination point for individual pins. You would use this module where the control system needs to read current-transformer inputs, not where you need a simple receptacle. For that reason, the Honeywell NOVAR Opus fills a more specialized role in the I/O chain.
Final choice by use case
If you are wiring a panel entry with multiple control wires and want a straightforward termination point, choose the Lapp Epic 10.1710. If you are expanding a remote I/O network and need an input module, choose the Honeywell NOVAR Opus XIO-8CTI-B. In a mixed cabinet, the Lapp handles the cable side and the Honeywell handles the signal side, so they can work as complementary pieces rather than alternatives.
