Aiphone LE-DA — LE Series Analog Audio Door Station for Chicago
Model / Series: LE-DA
The Aiphone LE-DA is the LE-Series analog audio door station — flush-mount in a 2-gang back box (or surface with the SBX-2G/A adapter), hands-free communication when the master station answers, IP33 weather rating, 14 °F to 140 °F operating range. Wires with 3-conductor shielded cable up to 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) to the farthest LEF/LEM master station. The Chicago choice for cost-conscious analog audio-only door entries paired with LEF / LEM masters.
Specifications
- Brand
- Aiphone
- Series
- Aiphone LE Series
- Model
- LE-DA
- Form Factor
- Analog audio door station (flush 2-gang or surface)
- Mounting (per Aiphone)
- Flush in a 2-gang back box, or directly on wall with SBX-2G/A surface box
- Communication (per Aiphone)
- Hands-free when the master station answers
- Environmental (per Aiphone)
- IP33; operating temperature 14 °F to 140 °F (−10 °C to 60 °C)
- Dimensions (per Aiphone)
- 4-1/2 in H × 4-9/16 in W × 2 in D (115 × 116 × 50.8 mm)
- Wiring (per Aiphone)
- 3-conductor shielded; max distance 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) to farthest master station
Best Fit & Recommended For
Aiphone LE-DA — LE Series Analog Audio Door Station
The Aiphone LE-DA is the LE-Series analog audio door station — flush-mount in a 2-gang back box (or surface with the SBX-2G/A adapter), hands-free communication when the master station answers, IP33 weather rating. Pairs with the LEF Series (LEF-3L, LEF-5, LEF-10S) and LEM Series (LEM-1DL) master stations. The Chicago choice for cost-conscious analog audio-only entries when the project doesn’t justify going to IP.
What’s Confirmed by the Official Aiphone Spec
These specifications come from the aiphone.com LE-DA product page:
- Mounting: flush in a 2-gang back box, or surface with SBX-2G/A
- Communication: hands-free when master station answers
- Environmental: IP33; 14 °F to 140 °F (−10 °C to 60 °C) operating
- Dimensions: 4-1/2 in × 4-9/16 in × 2 in (115 × 116 × 50.8 mm)
- Wiring: 3-conductor shielded; max 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) to farthest master station
When LE-DA Fits
Pick the LE-DA when the project needs a simple analog audio-only door entry paired with an LEF or LEM master station inside, with proven wiring distances up to 1,600 ft on shielded 18 AWG. For IP video, step up to the Aiphone IX-DVM.
LE / LEF / LEM Family
The LE-DA is the door station in this family. Pair it with the right master station based on number of doors / sub-stations:
| Master | Capacity | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|
| LEM-1DL | Up to 1 door / sub | Single-door simple entry |
| LEF-3L | Up to 3 stations + door release | Small office / 2–3 door site |
| LEF-5 | Up to 5 stations | Medium site |
| LEF-10S | Up to 11 stations | Larger site / multi-room |
Where the Aiphone LE-DA Wins in Chicago
- Small commercial audio-only door entry
- Multi-tenant residential side / service entry
- Healthcare staff / back-office audio entry
- Education facility classroom / staff-area entry
- Industrial / warehouse audio-only entry
- Office building back-of-house audio entry
- Retail back-office audio entry
- Hospitality property service entry
- Government / municipal facility back-office entry
- Replacement of legacy 3-wire door stations on LE Series upgrade
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Aiphone LE-DA across the full Chicago metropolitan area for analog audio-only door station deployments.
Recommended Pairings
- LEF / LEM master station per door / station count (see family table above)
- Aiphone IX-DVM — IP-video sibling when video and ONVIF / SIP are needed
- 3-conductor shielded cable; PS-1208UL or PS-1225UL master power supply (specified per project)
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the Aiphone LE-DA across Chicago for analog audio door station deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, flush 2-gang back-box or surface SBX-2G/A mounting, 3-conductor shielded cable run with verified distance, master-station selection (LEF / LEM), and door-release wiring. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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Aiphone LEF-3L
The Aiphone LEF-3L is a 3-call open-voice selective-call LEF Series master station with selective door release — supports up to 4 stations total (itself plus 3), 12 V DC powered, 800 mW at 20 Ω audio output, hands-free open-voice communication, desk- or wall-mountable, 8-1/8 in × 7-1/2 in × 2-3/16 in. Wires up to 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) using Aiphone 10-conductor shielded #822212. The Chicago choice for small offices, clinics, and 2–3 door audio sites with door release.
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Aiphone LEF-5
The Aiphone LEF-5 is the 5-call open-voice selective-call LEF Series master station — supports up to 5 stations, hands-free open-voice communication, 12 V DC powered, 800 mW at 20 Ω audio output, desk- or wall-mountable, 8-1/8 in × 7-1/2 in × 2-3/16 in. Wires up to 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) using Aiphone 10-conductor shielded #822212. The Chicago choice for medium offices, clinics, and small commercial sites with 4–5 audio stations.
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Aiphone LEF-10S
The Aiphone LEF-10S is the largest LEF Series master station — selective-calling open-voice master with capacity for up to 11 total stations (itself + 10), 12 V DC powered (PS-1208UL; PS-1225UL with BG-10C extension), 800 mW at 20 Ω audio output, hands-free open-voice communication, desk- or wall-mountable, 8-1/8 in × 7-1/2 in × 2-3/16 in. Wires up to 650 ft (22 AWG) or 1,600 ft (18 AWG) using Aiphone 20-conductor shielded #822220. The Chicago choice for multi-floor offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and any site needing up to 10 audio stations from a central master.
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Aiphone LEM-1DL
The Aiphone LEM-1DL is the LEM Series 1-call master station — push-to-talk simplex communication, voice-volume control, N/O dry-contact door release, supports up to 1 door / sub station. 12–16 V AC or 12–24 V DC powered, 200 mA max at 24 V DC. Wires with Aiphone 2-conductor overall-shield #822202 / #821802. The Chicago choice for the simplest possible single-door / single-substation audio intercom system with door release.
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Aiphone IX-DVM
The Aiphone IX-DVM is the IX-Series IP video door station — vandal-resistant, surface-mount, with a 720p HD wide-dynamic-range camera (~170° horizontal field of view), PoE-powered (IEEE 802.3af class 0, 4.6 W max), IK07 impact / IP54 weather rating. ONVIF Profile S and SIP compliant, TAA compliant, UL certified. The Chicago choice for commercial entries needing an enterprise-grade IP door station that integrates with the broader Aiphone IX / IXG platform.
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