Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the availability of its TeSys Tera motor management solution across the West African market. With enhanced motor protection, simplified integration, and improved operational visibility, the TeSys Tera is optimised for a myriad of key sectors including manufacturing, mining, minerals and metals (MMM) and water and wastewater (WWW).
TeSys Tera meets the region’s growing demand for reliable, efficient, and digitally enabled industrial operations. The solution combines advanced motor management with connectivity and analytics, which help organisations enhance productivity while reducing their environmental footprint.
“In today’s competitive landscape, unplanned downtime and complex maintenance are costs businesses can’t afford. The future isn’t just about protection; it’s about intelligence, simplicity, and seamless performance. West Africa has a fast-evolving industrial landscape which requires resilience and efficiency. With TeSys Tera, we are equipping our customers with a solution that not only protects their assets but also provides the data-driven insights needed to make smarter operational decisions,” says Opeyemi Olaniyan, Offer Manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric West Africa.
TeSys Tera’s value proposition includes:
- Enhanced operational resilience – designed to perform reliably in challenging environments, helping mitigate the impact of power fluctuations and harsh operating conditions.
- Energy efficiency and cost control -enables better monitoring of motor performance and energy usage, supporting reduced operational costs and improved sustainability outcomes.
- Ease of deployment and maintenance – simplified installation and intuitive configuration reduce the need for highly specialised skills, supporting faster commissioning and easier maintenance.
- Digital readiness – seamless integration into existing automation systems, allowing businesses to begin or accelerate their digital transformation journeys.
- Improved asset visibility – real-time data and diagnostics empower operators with actionable insights to prevent failures and optimise performance.
Building on Schneider Electric’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, TeSys Tera supports the company’s vision of enabling a more electric and digital future.
Technical highlights of TeSys Tera include:
- Protection, control and monitoring for 1-phase and 3-phase induction motors up to 810A.
- Advanced motor protection functions including thermal overload, phase imbalance, phase loss, and under/overcurrent protection, voltage protection, power protection, and current protection.
- Integrated communication protocols for seamless connectivity (including Modbus and Ethernet-based options).
- High measurement accuracy for current, voltage, and power parameters.
- Built-in diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities.
- Compact, modular design for flexible panel integration.
- Wide operating range suitable for diverse industrial applications.
- Compliance with international standards ensures safety and reliability.
