SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
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SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
The SidePak AM520 by TSI is a wearable personal aerosol monitor capable of measuring PM1, PM2.5, PM4, PM5, PM10, and diesel particulate matter (DPM at 0.8 μm) with a battery life exceeding 20 hours and 55-day datalogging capacity at 1-minute intervals. Equipped with an OLED display and a 95 dB alarm, it is designed for personal exposure monitoring in industrial environments including mining, construction, manufacturing, and any setting where workers require real-time aerosol exposure feedback over extended shifts.
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$115.00
Weekly
$350.00
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What is the TSI SidePak AM520 used for?
It's a wearable personal aerosol monitor for real-time measurement of aerosol mass concentration in a worker's breathing zone. It's used for task-based dust exposure assessments, industrial hygiene surveys, and screening-level personal dust monitoring during construction, mining, and manufacturing operations.
SidePak AM520 vs. AM520i — what's the difference?
The AM520i is the updated model with improved components and enhanced datalogging capacity. Both are worn on the body for personal aerosol monitoring. If both are available, the AM520i is the preferred choice.
Personal aerosol monitor vs. area dust monitor — when should I use each?
Use personal monitoring when you need worker-specific exposure trends tied to tasks or job roles. Use area monitoring (DustTrak DRX 8533/8534) when you need location-based ambient characterization or perimeter screening. Many dust surveys use both.
Is SidePak AM520 data sufficient for OSHA PEL compliance?
The SidePak uses real-time photometry calibrated to Arizona Test Dust — it provides screening-level data. For OSHA PEL compliance determinations, gravimetric sampling with filter-based lab analysis is the reference method.
What's included in the SidePak AM520 rental kit?
The SidePak AM520 monitor, size-selective impactor(s), zero filter, battery, USB cable, and TrakPro software.
What does it cost to rent the TSI SidePak AM520?
$115/day and $350/week. Pricing beyond two weeks is by quote. For multi-worker exposure assessments, budget by worker count — one monitor per worker for simultaneous personal sampling.
Exposure Hazards This Equipment Detects
Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM)
CAS:
N/A
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Updated on March 09, 2026
PEL TWA
N/A
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
N/A
Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅ / PM₁₀)
CAS:
N/A
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Updated on March 09, 2026
PEL TWA
N/A
REL TWA
N/A
TLV TWA
N/A
Features & Capabilities
| Calibration Certificate Available: | ✓ Yes |
| Datalogging: | ✓ Yes |
| Monitoring Scope: | Personal Monitoring |
Equipment Specifications
| Detection Method / Sensor Type: | Single-channel, light-scattering laser photometer (90° scatter angle, laser diode + photodetector) |
| Target Parameter / Analyte: | General aerosol mass concentration (respirable dust, fumes, mists, smoke, fog); optional secondary response concentration mode for real-time respirable silica or diesel particulate matter (DPM, 0.08 µm) |
| Size Fractions Measured: | PM1, PM2.5, PM4 (Respirable), PM5 (China respirable), PM10, DPM 0.8 µm |
| Particle Size Range: | 0.1-10 µm |
| Channels/Size Bins: | One fraction at a time, selected by the fitted impactor or cyclone — PM10, PM5, PM4 (10 mm Dorr-Oliver cyclone), PM2.5, PM1, or 0.8 µm DPM cyclone (attaches to the Dorr-Oliver) |
| Measurement Range: | 0.001-100 mg/m³ (up to 1,000 mg/m³ with adjusted calibration factor) |
| Sample Flow Rate: | User-adjustable, 0.7-1.8 L/min (per cyclone/impactor requirements) |
| Sampling Modes: | Real-time concentration; 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) |
| Data Storage Capacity: | Up to 80,000 data points; 55 days at 1-minute intervals |
| Battery Run Time: | 5,400 mAh Li-ion battery, approximately 20 hours runtime; 4-hour charge time |
Kit Contents
Manufacturer Resources
Documents
User manuals, safety guides, and technical documentation from the manufacturer:
- TSI SidePak AM520 Brochure PDF
- TSI SidePak AM520 Specification Datasheet PDF
- TSI SidePak AM520 User Manual PDF
Videos
Product demonstrations and instructional videos from the manufacturer:
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