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2021-07-08 Testing + Certification

Automation technology, measuring and control equipment and laboratory equipment – Testing and certification at the VDE Institute

Quality, safety and reliability play a crucial role when it comes to measuring and control technology along with automation technology. Not only is this important for liability reasons, but also as an image factor and, last but not least, it is seen as a competitive advantage. From measurement and testing equipment to analysis equipment, incubators and even PLC systems, the VDE Testing and Certification Institute offers a wide range of testing services in this field.

We assist you, as a manufacturer and distributor, with the challenges of market entry through national and international certifications. The VDE’s test marks are used by manufacturers, shoppers, and retailers for a precise quality policy and for building trust. Furthermore, the independent testing performed by the VDE Institute gives engineers, designers, developers and manufacturers peace of mind when developing and manufacturing new products.

We assist you, as a manufacturer, with developing your products, from the development phase to production according to the safety requirements of each equipment standard to be applied.

We test and certify the following equipment, among others

Measuring and control equipment and test equipment

Handling measuring and control equipment poses a high potential hazard for the user. We help you fulfill special safety requirements that are applicable worldwide.

Equipment for testing and measuring circuits
Handheld measuring accessories
Current sensors for measuring and testing
Two-pole voltage tester
Equipment for testing, measuring, controlling or monitoring protective measures
Testing and measuring equipment for testing electrical safety

Relevant standards:

DIN EN/IEC 61010-1
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-030
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-032
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-033
IEC 61010-2-034
DIN EN/IEC 61010-031
DIN EN/IEC 61243-3

Laboratory equipment

There is an elevated risk of injury in laboratory operation due to radiation, infection, fire, poisonous gases, electric shock, explosion and mechanical hazards. Laboratory equipment must reduce these hazards to a minimum so that the hazards for the user and the surrounding area are reduced to an acceptable level.

Laboratory equipment for heating, mixing and stirring substances
Laboratory centrifuges, analysis equipment
Automatic and semi-automatic laboratory equipment
Sterilizers and cleaning disinfection equipment
In-vitro diagnostics (IVD) medical equipment
Air conditioners, climate and environmental testing equipment
X-ray machines

Relevant standards:

DIN EN/IEC 61010-1
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-010
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-011
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-012
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-020
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-040
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-051
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-061
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-081
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-091
DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-101

Industrial advanced technology for machine control

Automation technology

International competitive pressure and the resulting productivity requirements make automation technology one of the most important growth industries.

The VDE Institute is at your disposal as a partner in this endeavor to furnish proof of compliance with normative requirements. Our experts ensure that the certification is performed in a timely, predictable, and cost-efficient manner.
Thanks to our expertise and our comprehensive testing technology, the VDE Institute is a valued partner for the automation technology industry. Thanks to active cooperation in the standardization process, we monitor the practicability and testability of the requirements in the conformity evaluation. You as a manufacturer benefit from this know-how in the form of our knowledge transfer.

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Components of distributed control systems (DCS)
Remote-controlled input/output systems
Industrial computer incl. programming and troubleshooting (PADT)
Human-machine interfaces (HMI)
Manufacturing and process automation
Power supplies for industrial use
Peripheral equipment for industrial, connected systems
Sensor technology with digital, analog or remote-controlled inputs/outputs

Relevant standards:

DIN EN/IEC 61010-2-201

Our services

The VDE Institute is a DAkkS-accredited and IECEE-recognized laboratory that conducts numerous collaborations with partners that operate internationally (e.g., UL, CSA, MET). We provide you with all the services across the product life cycle, certifications according to the CB process along with testing during the development process.