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LEF Series
LEF Series
LEF-10 without Door Release
LEF-10C and LEF-10S with All Call
LEF-3 without Door Release
LEF-3L with Door Release
LEF-5 with Door Release
LEF-5 without Door Release
LEF-5C with All Call
Modifications
Increase timing circuit of call-in LED
Modification Increase LED timing circuit. Difficulty Level 3 – Moderate – removal or replacement of internal components. Components Required Capacitor: 220 µfd, 16V, ~2 minutes 470 µfd, 16V, ~4 minutes 1000 µfd, 16V, ~5 minutes Instructions Remove and replace C3 on the main PC board of the LEF Series master station with a different value […]
Eliminating Call Tone from Sub Station at LEF Master Station
Modification Eliminate incoming call tone from sub station at a master station. Difficulty Level 3 – Moderate – removal or replacement of internal components. Components Required N/A Instructions LEF-3/3C: remove transistor TR7. LEF-5/5C: remove transistor TR7. LEF-10/10S: remove transistor TR8. LEF-10C: remove transistor T7. LEF-3 LEF-5 LEF-10
Installing Volume Control on LE Series Sub Station
Modification Installing a volume control on an LE Series sub station. Difficulty Level 5 – Hard – circuit creation and internal addition. Components Required Variable resistor: 50 ~ 250 Ω, 1 W Resistor: 33 Ω, 1 W Instructions Install components as shown on the diagram. No physical provisions are made on the sub station for […]
LED Monitoring Indicator on an LE Series Sub Station
Modification LED monitoring indicator on an LE series sub station. This modification allows users to know that their station is being monitored by a master station. Difficulty Level 5 – Hard – circuit creation and internal addition. Components Required Resistor: 1K Ω, 0.25 W LED: general purpose Instructions Run two extra wires to each sub […]
Tape Recorder Output on LEF Master Station
Modification Tape recorder output on LEF master station allowing conversation from both sides to be recorded. Difficulty Level 5 – Hard – circuit creation and internal addition. Components Required Resistors: Two 10K Ω, 0.25 W One 10~15K variable resistor Capacitor: Two Aiphone model NP-25V (33 µfd, 25V, non-polarized) Instructions Install components as shown on the […]
Using Relay Contacts with the LEF Series
Modification Various relay contacts using the LEF Series. Difficulty Level 2 – Easy/Moderate – component connection to external points. Components Required RY-AC: external signaling relay RY-PA: 12V DC normally open relay Instructions See following diagram for options on closures available. External Signaling Selective Door Release Camera Control/Light Activation Both Door Release and Camera Control/Light Activation
All Call to Standard LE Series Sub Stations
Modification Single call sub station to receive All Call and Background Music (BGM). Difficulty Level 1 – Easy – wire connection only. Components Required Capacitor: Aiphone model NP-25V (33 µfd, 25V, non-polarized). Instructions Install capacitor in series between the number terminal of the master station and the BGR-10A/BG-10C as shown on the diagram. […]
Separate Transmit and Receive Volume Controls on LEF Series Master Station
Modification Separate transmit and receive volume controls Difficulty Level 5 – Hard – circuit creation and internal addition. Components Required Potentiometer: 10K Ω Resistor: 5.6K Ω Instructions Install potentiometer and resistor as shown on schematic. Cut trace as shown on schematic. Potentiometer will lower outgoing volume. Main volume control on the master will control the […]
Special LEF Wiring Diagrams
Specifications
LE-B Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Semi-flush mount Dimensions 8-3/16” x 6” x 1-15/16” Weight Approx. 0.55 lbs (250g)
LEW-10S Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Remote terminal box for wire organization to LEF-10 masters mounted on a table or desk Housing ABS plastic Dimensions 4-3/4″ H x 2-3/4″ W x 1-3/16″ D Weight Approx. 0.11 lbs (50g)
LEW-10 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Remote terminal box for wire organization to LEF-10 masters mounted on a table or desk Housing ABS plastic Dimensions 4-3/4″ H x 2-3/4″ W x 1-3/16″ D Weight Approx. 0.11 lbs (50g)
LEW-5 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Remote terminal box for wire organization to master stations mounted on a table or desk Housing ABS plastic Dimensions 4-3/4″ H x 2-3/4″ W x 1-3/16″ D Weight Approx. 0.11 lbs (50g)
LT-1 Technical Specifications
Features Matches impedance when using an 8Ω speaker Provides better sound quality
BG-10C Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power source 12V DC, 2.5A. Use PS-1225UL. (Powers LEF system and BG-10C.) Current Consumption 100mA (Standby) Max. 2.5A (Music, Chime & All Call) Output 800mW @ 20 ohms per station,11 stations max. All Call Initiation From any LEF-C master or sub master and LEF-10S. All Call Reception Any LEF series master […]
RY-PA Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Door release activation N/O contact output Power Source DC 12V Contact Rating 24V DC, 1A or 240V AC, 300mA Compatible Stations Door release relay for LEF Dimensions 1-3/8″H x 2-3/16″W x 7/8″D
LS-NVP/C Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Flush mount or surface mount with SBX-NVP Electrical Box 3-gang box Dimensions 7-1⁄2″ H x 5-1⁄2″ W x 3/32″ D (faceplate)
LE-SSR Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Red mushroom button Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Flush Mount or surface mount with SBX-2G/A Electrical Box Two-gang box Dimensions 4-11⁄16″ H x 4-11⁄16″ W […]
LE-SS/A Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Flush Mount or surface mount with SBX-2G/A Electrical Box Two-gang box Dimensions 4-11⁄16″ H x 4-11⁄16″ W x 2″ D
LE-SS-1G Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Flush Mount or surface mount with SBX-1G Electrical Box Single-gang box Operating Temperature Speaker rating: -67°F to 185°F (-55° to 85°C) […]
LE-DA Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Flush Mount Electrical Box Two-gang box Operating Temperature 14°~ 140°F (-10°~ 60°C) Dimensions 4-1/2” H x 4-9/16” W x 1-9/16” D […]
LE-D Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Surface wall mount Electrical Box Single-gang box Operating Temperature 14°~ 140°F (-10°~ 60°C) Dimensions 3-7/16” W x 4-3/4” H x 1-1/8” […]
LE-BN Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Semi-flush mount Dimensions 8-3/16” x 6” x 1-15/16” Weight Approx. 0.60 lbs (270g)
LE-A Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Desk or Surface wall mount Electrical Box Single-gang box or ring Operating Temperature 32°~104° F (0° ~ 40° C) Dimensions 6-1/4” […]
LE-AN Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source Supplied from Master Station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Speaker 20Ω Wiring 3-cond., overall shield – use Aiphone #822203(22AWG) or #821803(18AWG) Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Desk or Surface wall mount Electrical Box Single-gang box or ring Operating Temperature 32°~104° F (0° ~ 40° C) Dimensions 6-1/4” […]
LEF-1C Technical Specifications (Discontinued)
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity One door station Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Homerun to BG-10C – 822212, 22 AWG 12 conductor, overall shield Looped (max. 9 stations) – 822220, 22 AWG 20 conductor, overall […]
LEF-10C Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 10 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 20 conductor, overall shield wire #822220 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-10S Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 10 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 20 conductor, overall shield wire #822220 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-10 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 10 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 20 conductor, overall shield wire #822220 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-5C Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 5 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 15 conductor, overall shield wire #822215 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-5 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 5 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 10 conductor, overall shield wire #822212 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-3C Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 3 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 10 conductor, overall shield wire #822212 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Semi-flush mount Dimensions […]
LEF-3L Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 440mA max. Capacity Up to 3 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 10 conductor, overall shield wire #822212 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Door Release N/O dry […]
LEF-3 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source DC 12V, supplied from PS-1208UL (use PS-1225UL if installing BG-10C) Current Consumption 300mA max. Capacity Up to 3 Master or Sub stations Communication Open voice hands-free communication Output 800mW at 20Ω Wiring Aiphone 10 conductor, overall shield wire #822210 Wiring Distance 650′ (22AWG) or 1600′ (18AWG) Mounting Desk or Surface […]
SBX-ACE Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features Weather resistant Includes space inside for wiring Mounts to 1-gang box or ring Can mount directly to wall surface Material 18 gauge polished stainless steel Mounting Surface mount directly to the wall or 1-gang box Overall Dimensions 7-1⁄16″ H x 9-⅛” W x 4-¼” D (top) 1-⅝” D (bottom) Faceplate […]
KMB-45 Technical Specifications
Line Drawing Specifications Features 45˚ Mullion Mounting Bracket for C-D, GT-D, IF-DA, JO-DA, JP-DA, KB-DAR, KB-DAR-M, or LE-D Can mount to either right or left of the door Mounting Surface mount directly to the wall or mullion Dimensions 5-1/2” H x 5-1/2” W
AC-10S Technical Specifications (Discontinued)
Line Drawing Specifications Power Source 12-24V AC or DC Current Consumption AC: 100mA (max.) DC: 70mA (max.) Number of Relays 2 Relay Contact Capacity 24V DC, 3A (resistive load) 1A (inductive load) 24V AC, 3A (resistive load) 1A (inductive load) Mounting Surface wall mount Protection Rating IP54 Operating Temperature -4°~140° F (-20° ~ 40° […]
Tips
Reducing Radio Frequency Interference
Modification Reducing RF interference when too close to a radio station tower, or other source emitting RF noise. Difficulty Level 4 – Moderate/Hard – internal connection or component addition. Components Required Choke coil: 180 µH inductance. Capacitors: 0.01 µfd, 25V 0.02 µfd, 25V AC plug adaptor: 3-prong to 2-prong type. Instructions Install the 3-prong to […]
LEF Power Surge Prevention
Summary Modern intercom systems, with solid state circuitry, are much more efficient and compact than older systems with relays, coils, and vacuum tubes. Unfortunately, they are also more susceptible to malfunction or failure due to transient overvoltage, such as lightning and AC power surges. Lightning Lightning overvoltage is caused by a strike of lightning to […]
Videos
LEF Series Door Release Wiring
This short video explains how door release wiring works on the LEF Series.
LEF General Installation and Operation Guide
The video provides a general overview of the LEF Series, including wiring and operation.
External Signaling with the RY-AC/A Relay on the LEF Series
How to use the RY-AC/A External Signaling Relay with the LEF Series. You can also see the attached instructions.
Common Issues
Reducing Radio Frequency Interference
Modification Reducing RF interference when too close to a radio station tower, or other source emitting RF noise. Difficulty Level 4 – Moderate/Hard – internal connection or component addition. Components Required Choke coil: 180 µH inductance. Capacitors: 0.01 µfd, 25V 0.02 µfd, 25V AC plug adaptor: 3-prong to 2-prong type. Instructions Install the 3-prong to […]
General LEF Wiring Diagrams
External Signaling on the LEF Series
Modification External signaling device connected to the LEF Series. Difficulty Level 2 – Easy/Moderate – component connection to external points Components Required RY-AC/A : external signaling relay External signaling device and its own power supply (not supplied by Aiphone) Instructions If only one sub station is to have the capability of activating the external device: […]
Using Relay Contacts with the LEF Series
Modification Various relay contacts using the LEF Series. Difficulty Level 2 – Easy/Moderate – component connection to external points. Components Required RY-AC: external signaling relay RY-PA: 12V DC normally open relay Instructions See following diagram for options on closures available. External Signaling Selective Door Release Camera Control/Light Activation Both Door Release and Camera Control/Light Activation
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