Industrial Control Panels Get a Boost with 2585 Series Relays

Industrial control panels continue to shrink while switching requirements grow more complex. WAGO’s new 2585 Series relays are designed to meet that challenge with compact DIN-rail modules that support a wide range of AC and DC voltages. With multiple contact configurations, long mechanical service life, and tool-free Push-in CAGE CLAMP connections, the relays provide a practical, space-saving option for control cabinet builders and system integrators across industrial automation applications.

The new 2585 series relay modules with a modular design. Image used courtesy of WAGO

Key Features of the 2585 Series Relays

The 2585 Series relays work with voltages from 12 VDC to 230 VAC, making them suitable for both low-voltage DC and AC control systems. Customers can choose models with either two or four changeover contacts, so one relay can handle a range of signal and load-switching needs.

These relays can switch up to 250 VAC or 30 VDC, with a maximum current of 10 A for basic relay versions and 6 A for relay modules. They are designed for frequent use, with a lifespan of up to 10 million mechanical switching operations and 100,000 electrical operations under resistive load. The 2585 Series relay is about 27 mm wide, so it saves space in control cabinets. It mounts on a DIN-32 rail, making installation simple. A yellow status LED provides visual feedback during troubleshooting and operations.

Integration with WAGO’s Relay and Optocoupler Ecosystem

The new 2585 series adds to WAGO’s wide range of relays and optocouplers, including plug-in relay modules, relay sockets, and slim interface relays. With WAGO’s Push-in CAGE CLAMP connection technology, wiring is quick, tool-free, and easy to service. These relays meet EN 60947-5-1 standards, which are recognized worldwide for industrial control devices. Their compliance and strong build ensure reliable performance in long-term industrial use. As an added feature, the new relay includes 2-way insulated jumpers, which improve wiring by allowing commoning of control or load signals in multi-relay assemblies.

Industrial Applications and Use Cases

Relays remain fundamental components in industrial automation, providing safe electrical isolation and reliable switching between control and switching circuits. The new relay series's flexible electrical ratings and modular design make it a good fit for cabinet construction, machine automation, systems needing quick relay changes, and power engineering or auxiliary control circuits.

Beyond specific use cases, the uniform mechanical dimensions across the 2585 Series enable more streamlined panel layouts and sustained serviceability. Standardizing on a single relay family can reduce spare-part inventories, simplify documentation, and shorten redesign cycles, particularly in OEM environments deploying similar control architectures across multiple machines.

As demand for compact, flexible switching solutions for high-density, standardized panel layouts grows, the new 2585 series offers a modular relay family that lets engineers choose the voltage, installation style, and number of contacts they need. Its structured design makes selection easy while keeping mechanical and wiring concepts consistent, even as control systems continue to evolve.