To help industries overcome modern energy challenges and ensure business continuity, global leader in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has announced the launch of its flagship MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breaker in West Africa.

The digital solution sets new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability.The Offer Manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric West Africa, Opeyemi Olaniyan, in a statement, said the MasterPacT MTZ Active is purpose-built for today’s electrified and digitised environment, where uptime is essential and energy management has become increasingly complex.

He noted that while power availability and reliability remain a pressing issue across many sectors in West Africa; from smaller manufacturing to large-scale industrial complexes, the need for intelligent circuit protection becomes paramount.

He said: “The MTZ Active’s MicroLogic control unit, for example, provides vital, real-time data, enabling facilities to manage load fluctuations and restore power faster after outages.”

“The MTZ Active features fully integrated wireless communication, allowing the circuit breaker to connect seamlessly via Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), Zigbee, and even cloud gateways.

“Unlike traditional systems that require wired infrastructure, this breaker can communicate wirelessly – through the Zigbee communication protocol, making it ideal for decentralised environments or facilities upgrading legacy systems,” he added.

Speaking on its safety feature, he said that MTZ Active prioritises safety through its Energy Reduction Maintenance Setting (ERMS), a built-in feature designed to protect against arc flash hazards.