SidePak AM520i by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
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SidePak AM520i by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
The SidePak AM520i by TSI is the intrinsically safe version of the AM520 wearable personal aerosol monitor, certified to IECEx, ATEX, CSA, and IECEx-SIM standards for use in hazardous locations including underground mines and explosive atmospheres. It measures 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 at 1-minute intervals. An OLED display and 95 dB alarm provide real-time exposure feedback, making it the go-to instrument for personal aerosol monitoring in the most demanding hazardous-classified work environments.
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$125.00
Weekly
$370.00
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What is the TSI SidePak AM520i used for?
It's a wearable personal aerosol monitor for real-time particulate exposure assessment in the breathing zone. It measures aerosol mass concentration from 0.001 to 400 mg/m³, logs time-stamped data for TWA calculations, and accepts interchangeable size-selective impactors for fraction-specific monitoring.
SidePak AM520i vs. AM520 — what's the difference?
The AM520i is the updated model with improved internal components and enhanced datalogging capacity. Both are worn on the body for personal aerosol monitoring. The AM520i is the current model available from RAECO Rents.
SidePak AM520i vs. DustTrak DRX 8533 — which should I use?
The SidePak AM520i is worn by a worker for personal exposure monitoring (worker-specific dose during tasks). The DustTrak DRX 8533 is a desktop area monitor for fixed-location ambient characterization. Use both together for a comprehensive dust survey — the SidePak for personal dose, the DustTrak for environmental context.
Is the SidePak AM520i sufficient for OSHA PEL compliance determinations?
The SidePak uses real-time laser photometry calibrated to Arizona Test Dust. For OSHA PEL compliance for specific minerals (e.g., respirable crystalline silica), gravimetric sampling with lab analysis remains the reference method. The SidePak provides real-time screening to guide sampling strategy and identify high-exposure tasks.
What's included in the SidePak AM520i rental kit?
The AM520i monitor, size-selective impactor(s), zero filter, battery, USB cable, and TrakPro software.
What does it cost to rent the TSI SidePak AM520i?
$125/day and $370/week. Pricing beyond two weeks is by quote. For multi-worker dust exposure assessments, total cost scales with the number of monitors needed — one per monitored worker running 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
Features & Capabilities
| Calibration Certificate Available: | ✓ Yes |
| Datalogging: | ✓ Yes |
| Intrinsically Safe: | ✓ Yes |
| Monitoring Scope: | Personal Monitoring |
Equipment Specifications
| Detection Method / Sensor Type: | Single-channel, light-scattering laser photometer (90° scatter angle, laser diode + photodetector); intrinsically safe variant |
| 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: | DPM 0.8 µm (fixed impactor) |
| Particle Size Range: | 0.1-10 µm |
| Channels/Size Bins: | Fixed 0.8 µm DPM impactor — unlike the standard AM520, the size fraction is not interchangeable on this intrinsically safe variant |
| 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 mass concentration with data logging |
| Battery Run Time: | Approximately 20 hours based on the base AM520 specification (5,400 mAh Li-ion); not independently confirmed for this intrinsically safe variant |
| Compliance Standards: | IECEx, ATEX, CSA, IECEx-SIM |
Kit Contents
Manufacturer Resources
Documents
User manuals, safety guides, and technical documentation from the manufacturer:
- Particle Size Slide 1 PDF
- Particle Size Slide 2 PDF
- SidePak AM520 or AM520i Quick Start Guide PDF
- SidePak AM520i Spec Sheet PDF
- SidePak AM520 or AM520i User Manual PDF
- TrakPro Data Analysis Software USB Quick Start Guide PDF
Videos
Product demonstrations and instructional videos from the manufacturer:
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