VDE Approval Key for Products Selling in Europe VDE is the German safety regulatory agency that tests products to the specific safety and performance standards required by that country. VDE standards are generally considered to be the most stringent standards enforced and are widely regarded as the "must have" approval, if you want to sell your products in Europe.

Pole 5 must be a series trip voltage pole with ratings of 6 to 125 vdc or 6 to 240 VAC. Voltage trip poles and switch only poles must be used in combination with current poles.

To order E-Series with CSA and VDE: E-Series, UL Listed (Branch Circuit Breakers) with CSA and VDE approval can be ordered by placing an F in the agency approval section of the catalog ordering scheme. example: EA2-B0-24-450-12A-CF

To order E-Series with UL, CSA and VDE: E-Series, UL approved (Supplementary Circuit Protectors) with CSA and VDE approval can be ordered by placing a D in the agency approval section of the catalog ordering scheme. example: EA2-B0-24-450-12A-CD

The VDE certified ratings are as follows: