The Guard Tour gold standard since 1990.

The PIPE

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.

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.

What makes The PIPE the gold standard?

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 & Incidents.

Customers who use The PIPE typically also use:

PrisonProof Buttons

Memory Buttons

The PIPE holster.

Belt Holster

IP Downloader

IP Downloader

COVID-19 Incident Wallet

Incident Wallet

The PIPE Keyring Button Holder

Keyring Button Holder

The PIPE

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 - 4800+ 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

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