Motion Control & Drives


Next-generation motor management solution

August 2026 Motion Control & Drives


Opeyemi Olaniyan, offer manager, power products at Schneider Electric West Africa.

Schneider Electric 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, TeSys Tera is optimised for key sectors including manufacturing, water and wastewater, mining, minerals and metals. TeSys Tera meets the region’s growing demand for digitally enabled industrial operations. The solution combines advanced motor management with connectivity and analytics, helping organisations enhance productivity while reducing their environmental footprint.

“In today’s competitive landscape, unplanned downtime and complex maintenance are costs businesses cannot afford. West Africa has a fast-evolving industrial base that 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.

Value proposition

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.

Digital readiness: Seamless integration into existing automation systems, allowing businesses to begin or accelerate their digital transformation.

Improved asset visibility: Real-time data and diagnostics empower operators with actionable insights to prevent failures and optimise performance.

Part of a broader vision

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

Technical highlights of TeSys Tera include:

• Protection, control and monitoring for single-phase and three-phase induction motors up to 810 A.

• Advanced motor protection functions including thermal overload, phase imbalance, phase loss and under/overcurrent, voltage and power 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 for diverse industrial applications.

• Compliance with international standards.


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