SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor

Personal Monitoring Datalogging
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SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
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SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
SidePak AM520 by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
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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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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

  • Samples real-time aerosol concentrations and 8-hour time-weighted averages
  • Built-in pump for use with a variety of inlet conditioners
  • Built-in impactors for 0, 1.0, 2.5, or 10 μm cutoff
  • Attachable 4.0μm Dorr-Oliver or 0.8μm diesel particulate matter {DPM) cyclones
  • Color OLED display plus LED and audible alarms
  • Logs up to 80,000 data points; 55 days logging at once per minute
  • Rental includes TSI TrakPro data analysis software

Kit Contents

TSI AM-520, Zero Filter, Dorr-Oliver Cyclone Kit with Metal Clip and Tubing, Impactor Oil and (1) Impactor Disc (Impactors: Blank Installed, 1 μ, 2.5 μ, 5 μ, and 10 μ), AC Charger, Impactor Gaskets (2), Micro USB Cable, Phillips-Head Screwdriver, Diesel Particulate Cyclone Assembly with Correct Metal Clip for Cyclone, Manuals and Quick Start Guide, Calibration Certificate, TrakPro 5 Software

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