What is VDE? VDE Review

introduce

VDE Testing and Certification Institute - affiliated to the German Electrical, Electronic and Information Technology Association, specializes in product testing, product certification, international standards (IEC, CENELEC) and related knowledge in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics industry, information technology, microelectronics engineering, nanotechnology and medical engineering.

status

As an internationally recognized safety testing and certification organization for electronic appliances and their components, VDE enjoys a high reputation in Europe and even internationally. The product range it evaluates includes household and commercial appliances, IT equipment, industrial and medical technology equipment, assembly materials and electronic components, wires and cables, etc.

Scope of application

VDE's testing and certification services cover a wide range of areas, including electronic and electrical components, lamps and lighting equipment, electronic consumer products, information technology and audio and video equipment, household appliances, power tools and garden tools, solar products, fuel cells, batteries, industrial engineering, medical equipment, automotive electronics, installation technology and wires and cables, etc.

(1) Data processing and medical equipment: such as IT equipment, measuring equipment, medical devices, etc.;

(2) Lighting devices and components: such as incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, LEDs and drivers, ballasts, electronic transformers, lamp holders, etc.;

(3) Audio-visual products: such as televisions;

(4) Household appliances and parts: such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, household stoves, motors, heating tubes, etc.;

(5) Gardening tools: such as lawn mowers, water pumps, etc.;

(6) Electronic components: such as switches, capacitors, controllers (temperature, time), printed circuit boards, terminals, connectors, fuses, etc.;

(7) Wires and cables: such as PVC, rubber, Teflon wires, plugs and sockets, mobile terminal blocks, etc.;

(8) Hand tools: such as screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire cutters, insulating tape, insulating sleeves, etc.;

(9) Photovoltaic products: such as PV modules, inverters, PV wires, etc.;

(10) Electromagnetic compatibility: EMC;

(11) Chemical analysis: such as RoHS, PAHs, etc.;

(12) Acoustic testing: noise analysis, etc.

Applicable countries

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Finland and Luxembourg

Certification information

1. Product Description

2. Model Differences

3. Circuit Diagram

4. German instruction manual

5. Parts and Materials List

6. CB test report

7. Other required materials

Certification Process

1. Submit the formal application form and structural parameter table---it is an important document for applying for VDE.

2. Application confirmation---After receiving the formal application form and structural parameter table, VDE will formally confirm the application in writing within 2-4 weeks and send invoices, factory inspection questionnaires and other information.

3. Sample delivery---When the VDE application is confirmed, the specific sample delivery requirements and the relevant standards for testing will be notified. After the sample is completed, it must be self-tested according to the standard requirements or sent to relevant domestic laboratories for prediction. Only after the prediction is qualified can the sample be safely and accurately sent to VDE for testing by express delivery.

1) Once all test items are passed, the applicant will be notified immediately.

2) The inspection results may also be defective. For some minor defects, the certification body communicates with VDE and only needs to make slight corrections without re-sending samples, and VDE can issue the certificate.

3) When there are major defects in the test results, the certification body will discuss the reasons for the failure with the applicant. If necessary, VDE will send back the failed samples for reference and analysis. After the samples are modified and improved, the re-inspection procedures will be carried out and the samples will be sent again until they are qualified. If the samples are re-sent within six months, the re-testing fee will be much cheaper.

4. Factory inspection: factory inspection before issuing the certificate and regular or irregular supervisory review after obtaining the certificate. Before the factory inspection, the certification body will send experts to assist the manufacturer to conduct self-inspection of production facilities, experimental equipment, measurement and the entire quality system against VDE requirements. If the inspector puts forward rectification requirements during the inspection, the manufacturer will be assisted to discuss the rectification measures as soon as possible and implement them quickly until the re-inspection is qualified.

5. Issuance of certificate: On the premise that the factory inspection is successfully passed, if the sample test is qualified, VDE will notify the applicant of the result in a timely manner and the VDE certificate will be issued soon.

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References

• 1. Introduction to VDE Certification: International Certification Consulting Network [cited on 2019-03-02]