TWO of a Kind: Escorte and ProxiEscorte
Magnetic Stripe and Proximity

GCS® is a market leading manufacturer of data collection systems which can be used to provide an unfalsifiable record of services which must occur at predetermined times and places. All GCS® equipment has been designed and tested to stand up to use (and abuse) in the harshest conditions.

In today’s fast changing information society, sophisticated data collection and auto-ID systems are becoming more important than ever. To meet the increasingly high demands of data collection systems GCS® has further developed its Escorte range of data collection units. The GCS® ‘Proxi-Escorte’ is the first robust data collection unit for “touchless” proximity identification which also satisfies high demands in industrial applications.

Data Collection - ESCORTE and PROXI-ESCORTE

Our Escorte and Proxi-Escorte units are solid, lightweight and easy to handle because they function without any operating elements. The electronics of the unit are sealed in silicon, making it completely waterproof, shock, heat and acid-resistant. The unit housing is made of polycarbonate, the same material used for motorcycle helmets. As the low power consumption of the electronic circuit allows the use of alkaline batteries, no repeated, time-consuming re-charging is needed. Escorte and Proxi-Escorte have extremely high memory capacity, and can be used for long periods in the field without the need for intermediate read outs. For use in sites subject to the risk of explosion, an intrinsically safe ATEX-version of the ESCORTE unit is also available.

To view our Certificate, click here: GCS ATEX Certificate

Easy working

Both Escorte and Proxi-Escorte are easy to use, stand-alone systems that require no computer programming or prior computer experience. The unit is programmed in Patrol Manager-Mode with a command book or TopGuard Patrol Software and reports are generated directly at the printer. In the system-mode both programming and printing reports can be performed with GCS® software and a PC.

Escorte

The functional principle of the Escorte data collection unit is based on a unique magnetic code strip, which is patented by GCS®. The reading head of the Escorte unit is swiped over the magnetic strip and the data to be read is automatically sorted - without any further operation. Places, incidents/personnel or functions can be allocated to all data strips. A visual and an acoustic signal confirm that the data has been stored correctly.

Proxi-Escorte

Proxi-Escorte is totally compatible with the original Escorte unit, which has been used successfully for years in guarding, factory security and maintenance services. Proxi-Escorte can therefore be used in all existing GCS® applications without any problems. Proxi-Escorte not only reads the standard and Mega data strips, but also GCS® Transponders (NOVA TAGs only). The touchless identification and the different sizes of the transponders allow multiple possibilities to fix the TAGs (for example behind glass or plaster, or in frames). The reading distance extends from 15mm to 30mm. If desired, the current date and time and the Proxi-Escorte-ID can be registered in the TAG. This makes it possible to know directly on site when the last check took place (e.g. of a fire extinguisher).

Technical Data

Please refer to your local distributor for the full range of accessories available for use with the Escorte and ProxiEscorte data collection units.