Aiming to drastically reduce energy usage in packaging, manufacturing, and other sectors, Schneider Electric unveiled its TeSys Deca Advanced motor contactor at ProMat in Chicago.
The company, a worldwide provider of digital solutions for energy efficiency and automation, says the new model is an upgrade of its existing TeSys Deca, providing capabilities to cut operational costs.
“We are able to draw in less current for the contactor as well as the amount of current needed to keep the contactor engaged. That compounded is about an 80% efficiency gain alone,” said Tiffany Moore, Schneider Electric’s director of product management – load management, in an interview with Packaging OEM.
It features a compact design, streamlined wiring system, advanced digital capabilities, and wide-band coil technology. It offers flexibility for machine builders’ designs, supports sustainability efforts, and provides easy installation.
Enhanced efficiency
At the core of the TeSys Deca Advanced is its wide-band coil technology, which accepts control voltage inputs from 24V to 500V AC/DC. This allows the contactor to handle alternating current and direct current, which minimizes energy consumption and reduces CO2 emissions.
“Our traditional [version] is only DC. This is AC/DC core, so that’s a shift for us,” Moore said. “That wide-range coil also helps with the fluctuation of voltage coming through. So, it’s more reliable.”
The wide-band coil utilizes fewer SKUs – around 12 compared to the original TeSys Deca’s 80 – simplifying manufacturers’ inventory management. It also features an ergonomic three-layer setup that uses the company’s EverLink technology to organize wiring for visibility and accessibility, making maintenance more convenient.
The contactor includes a power on/off indicator for easy use. Users can also get real-time data from the device when integrated with the company’s TeSys Island digital control and protection system.
Impact on machine builders
Offering a 100 kA short-circuit current rating when used with circuit breakers, the TeSys Deca Advanced provides more versatility for machine builders when reducing energy consumption on packaging lines. Its sleek construction allows OEMs to optimize space and power requirements.
“In packaging lines, it’ll pull less current, and it requires less current even while running the production line, so that’s a win,” said Moore. “When you compound this, the more contactors you have, the more energy consumption you’re reducing by using the TeSys Deca Advanced over the traditional.”
Enhancing sustainability through retrofitting
Besides its energy efficiency features, the TeSys Deca Advanced is designed with eco-friendly features and uses fewer materials.
“Just from the materials, the ability to reduce the energy that’s needed to consume and run the equipment is how we’re moving motor management to the next level,” said Moore.
It can also replace or retrofit older models or commercial references with a single part, making it easier to retrofit and future-proof a packaging line.
“That really helps with spare parts and stocking,” said Alan Freeman, Schneider Electric’s product owner – IEC transactional motor management and load management. “If the end user or customer can have one piece on the shelf that can replace or retrofit seven or eight different old commercial references, it’s a lot easier to have the right product at the right time, and reduces downtime.”
Easy installation
Offering one-click installation technology, the company says this reduces setup time by 75%, allowing for rapid deployment.
In addition to packaging and manufacturing, it can be deployed in HVAC and industrial facilities. To learn more about the TeSys Deca Advanced, click here. If you missed ProMat, view our photo gallery.
