In the case of an overcurrent trip device having an actuating element for setting various current values, simple and accurate setting is made possible in that a signal transmitter is provided which assumes a first signal state when the current value set by means of the actuating element is greater than a signal-critical value of the load current, and which assumes a second signal state when the current value which is set using the actuating element is less than the signal-critical value of the load current. <IMAGE>
