Description
🔹 Product Introduction
The Siemens 3AY1715-6L, designation VS30041, is a replacement vacuum interrupter used in compatible Siemens 3AH4 vacuum circuit breakers. Siemens’ official product catalog lists this part for the 3AH4305-2, 3AH4305-4, and 3AH4305-6 circuit-breaker variants. It is a medium-voltage switchgear component designed to interrupt electrical current within a sealed vacuum chamber during switching and fault-clearing operations.
The vacuum interrupter is intended for electrical power distribution systems, industrial substations, and switchgear maintenance applications. Correct selection is essential for safe operation and reliable circuit interruption.
Buyer Compatibility Questions
- Q1: Is 3AY1715-6L compatible with my circuit breaker? Check the complete breaker model, such as 3AH4305-2/4/6, and verify the equipment serial number and original interrupter designation.
- Q2: Can I replace VS30041 with another vacuum interrupter? Only if Siemens documentation confirms the replacement part is suitable for the exact breaker configuration.
- Q3: What should I provide before ordering? Supply the circuit-breaker nameplate, serial number, existing interrupter part number, and clear photographs of the installed assembly.
- Q4: Does the part require adjustment after installation? Installation, contact alignment, travel, and contact pressure must follow the applicable Siemens service instructions and be completed by qualified switchgear personnel.
- Q5: Is the product new or used? Confirm the actual item’s condition, testing documentation, and warranty with the seller before purchase.
🔹 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Siemens |
| Model | 3AY1715-6L |
| Additional Designation | VS30041 |
| Series | Siemens 3AH4 Vacuum Circuit Breakers |
| Product Name | Replacement Vacuum Interrupter |
| Application | Medium-voltage switching and circuit interruption |
| Compatible Breakers | 3AH4305-2, 3AH4305-4, 3AH4305-6; verify configuration |
| Place of Manufacture | Not verified |
| Product Status | Confirm availability and condition |
| Dimensions | Verify against the applicable Siemens documentation |
| Weight | Not verified |
| Power Requirements | Passive switching component; installed within the compatible breaker assembly |
| Discontinued | Current lifecycle status not verified |
🔹 Recommended Siemens Models and Related Parts
- 3AY1715-6L — Replacement vacuum interrupter for specified 3AH4305 breaker variants.
- VS30041 — Designation associated with the 3AY1715-6L interrupter.
- 3AH4305-2 — Siemens vacuum circuit-breaker variant listed for this interrupter.
- 3AH4305-4 — Compatible breaker variant listed in Siemens documentation.
- 3AH4305-6 — Compatible breaker variant listed in Siemens documentation.
- 3AH4305-7 — Related 3AH4 breaker variant; requires its specified interrupter.
- 3AH4305-8 — Related 3AH4 breaker variant; verify serial-number requirements.
- 3AH4306-6 — Siemens vacuum circuit-breaker variant with a different specified interrupter.
- 3AH4306-7 — Related vacuum circuit-breaker variant.
- 3AH4306-8 — Related vacuum circuit-breaker variant.
- 3AY1715-5M — Replacement interrupter part number specified for certain 3AH4305/4306 variants.
- 3AY1715-1M — Replacement interrupter part number specified for the 3AH4306-6.
- 3AY1715-4E — Siemens replacement vacuum interrupter for a different VS designation.
- 3AY1715-3B — Siemens replacement vacuum interrupter for a different VS designation.
- 3AY1715-2M — Siemens replacement vacuum interrupter associated with other 3AH3/3AH4 breaker configurations.
Important: These products belong to the Siemens medium-voltage switchgear range, but they are not all interchangeable. Match the interrupter to the exact breaker model and serial number before ordering.




