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The Guard Tour gold standard since 1990.
The PIPE
A proven system, over 100,000 organizations use The PIPE to accurately document proof of presence to keep people and property safe, protect from liability, and maintain compliance.
What makes The PIPE the gold standard?
The industry standard for over twenty years, The PIPE is our super-rugged data recorder for patrols, inspections, and well-being checks. It is manufactured at our headquarters near Cleveland, Ohio. With its industry-best five-year warranty and typical batter life of ten years or more, The PIPE is an investment that will reward you for decades.
Accurate
With Guard1 and The PIPE, you have an electronic record that proves exactly when and where checks are physically done.
Simple
Using The PIPE makes it simple and quick to train security personnel and easy to complete required reporting.
Durable
With it's rugged, waterproof and shock-resistant design, The PIPE can withstand the toughest environments all over the world.
Reliable
Tamper-resistant and equipped with a typical battery life of 15-20 years, The PIPE has made millions of checks.
Customers use The PIPE for
Proof of
Presence
Well-Being
Checks
Observations and Incidents
Customers who use The PIPE typically also use
Memory Buttons
Belt Holster
IP Downloader
Incident Wallet
The PIPE: Technical Specifications
Part Number
The PIPE ll - PIPE-II-TKS
Mechanical
Body - Corrosion resistant #304 stainless steel
Dimensions - 6.65" length (16.89 cm) x 1.46" width (3.71 cm)
Weight - 12 oz. (373 g)
Ring Strength - 100 lb. tensile load (45 kg)
Electrical
Read Indicator - Bright red LED and loud buzzer
Data Collection - Durable memory touch button
Battery Capacity - 4,000,000+ reads depending on usage conditions
Memory Capacity - 32,000+ reads
Communications
Download Rate - 115,200 bps
Download Time - Full PIPE in under 10 seconds
Data Communication - Bidirectional 57,600 bps
Environmental
Temperature Operating - 4 to 122 degrees F (-20 to 50 degrees C)
Sealed Case - Tamper resistant, water resistant
Shock - 10' drop (3 m)
Altitude - Up to 10,000' (3048 m)
Regulatory
Emissions - FCC and CE approved
Conform to - IEC 50082-1, 801-2. 1984, 081-3. 1984, 55022. 198
Frequently Asked Questions
From the archives - The PIPE "Torture Tests"
The PIPE was the world's most rugged data collector in 2011, when these videos were
made – and it still is today!
Using The PIPE to Drive In a Nail
Dragging The PIPE Behind a Car
Running The PIPE through the Microwave