The LEM Series Intercoms are the most basic of the so called "Open Voice" units. Only one master unit, the LEM-1 (Single Call) or the LEM-3 (3-Call) can be used on a system.
LEM-1 Single Call Master
The LEM-1 is a single call master unit that can sit on a desk or be wall mounted. It is usually located where power is available and where it is desired to be able to audibly call the slave unit and have the remote person be able to communicate to you hands-free. If the Master Operator desires to speak with the remote person, he simply turns the unit on by pressing the "Talk" button and continues to hold the button while he is speaking. When he releases the button he can now hear the remote or slave unit.
If the person at the slave unit desires to speak to the Master, he presses the "Call" button which will produce a tone at the Master which will get the attention of the Master Operator at which time he presses the "Talk" button and communicates with the remote. When the conversation is complete, the "Off" button is pressed and the master unit will be silent.
Aiphone LEM-1
LEM-3 3-Call Master
The LEM-3 is the three call version of the above. Up to three individual slave units can be talked to, one at a time. There are additional buttons to select the slave that is desired to talk to. The unit can listen to one of the three slave locations by pressing the appropiate station number button. If he desired to speak to the remote slave, he presses the talk button while speaking and releases to hear.
If one of the slaves calls the master, a tone will sound and a LED indicator will light above the button corresponding to that location. At that time, the operator will press the appropiate button below the illuminated LED and proceed to talk to the slave unit. When the conversation is complete, the "Off" button is pressed and the master unit will be silent.
Two conductor (1-pair) wire runs from each slave unit (Shown below) to the LEM-3. Power requirements is 6VDC 200ma Regulated.
Aiphone LEM-3
LE-A Indoor Slave
The LE-A is a indoor slave unit that is used with the Aiphone LEM Series and other Aiphone systems. It can sit on a desk or be wall mounted. It has a single momentary "Call" push-button which is used only to signal the person at the Master Unit. After which the conversation is hands-free.
Aiphone LE-A
LE-D Outdoor Slave
The LE-D is a outdoor version of the LE-A. It has a weatherproof speaker and it much more compact. It is a surface mounted unit suitable to be mounted next to an extry door. It can be used in this fashion as a doorbell and a way to inquire who is at the door.
Aiphone LE-D
LE-DA Outdoor Slave
The LE-DA is a flush mount version of the LE-A. It has a stainless steel front plate for maximum durabilty.
   
Aiphone LE-DA