The Pipe
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.
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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:
Memory Buttons
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Belt Holster
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IP Downloader
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Incident Wallet
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Keyring Button Holder
Learn MoreThe 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)
Regulatory
- Emissions – FCC and CE approved
- Conform to – IEC 50082-1, 801-2. 1984,
081-3. 1984, 55022. 198
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the warranty on The PIPE?The PIPE has a five year warranty. It’s the best in the industry.
How rugged and durable is The PIPE?We set out to make the world’s most rugged data recorder, and the PIPE has seen use in the hardest applications and harshest environments. PIPEs around the world have been dropped from upper cellblock tiers, rammed into concrete, spent winters in snowbanks, and summers in the ocean – and still work. The PIPE is used everywhere from the Alaska’s North Slope to the Arabian Desert, and in corrections, from Riker’s Island to Pelican Bay.