Energy management and automation firm, Schneider Electric, has unveiled the TeSys Deca Advanced contactor 115A & 150A for 3Pole and 200A for 4P to its channel partners in West Africa.

The technology was designed to help industries meet both performance and sustainability goals by reducing energy consumption via 10 per cent less main power dissipation, 50 per cent coil inrush saving, 20 per cent reduction in width, tackle CO₂ emissions, and lower operational costs in the industrial motor management sector, the company said.

Equipped with wide-band coil technology, the TeSys Deca Advanced can accommodate voltage fluctuations between 24V and 500V AC/DC, making it well-suited for environments with variable power supply.

It complies with the latest IEC 60947-4-1 standard and supports motor categories AC3, AC3(e), and AC4 without requiring derating at operating voltages of 380V or 480V.

At the unveiling of the product, the Offer Manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric West Africa, Opeyemi Olaniyan, emphasised that the new TeSys Deca Advanced was developed with the evolving needs of West African industries in mind, where uptime, resilience, and efficient deployment are critical.

He said: “Whether it’s mining operations in Nigeria, food and beverage manufacturing in Ghana, or water treatment facilities across the region, industrial operators are under pressure to improve reliability while managing energy usage.

“The TeSys Deca Advanced offers an intelligent and robust motor control solution that responds directly to those challenges.”

He further noted that the TeSys Deca Advanced is ideally suited for use in harsh and demanding applications such as mining, water and wastewater management (WWW), HVAC systems, packaging lines, hoisting equipment, and elevator systems.

Its three-layer ergonomic design simplifies installation and maintenance by making wiring more visible and accessible, a significant benefit where technical resources may be limited.