SidePak AM520i by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor

Intrinsically Safe Personal Monitoring Datalogging
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SidePak AM520i by TSI - Personal Aerosol Monitor
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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 ΞΌm), 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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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/mΒ³, logs time-stamped data for TWA calculations, and accepts interchangeable size-selective impactors for fraction-specific monitoring.
SidePak AM520i vs. AM520 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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: βœ“ Yes
Datalogging: βœ“ Yes
Intrinsically Safe: βœ“ Yes
Monitoring Scope: Personal Monitoring

Equipment Specifications

Features

  • Certified intrinsically safe by SIMTARS for use in underground mines in Australia (IECEx SIM 19.0009X)
  • IECEx and ATEX certified
  • Audible and visual alarms
  • 0.8 ΞΌm DPM impactor
  • High capacity battery
  • Color OLED display
  • Real-time mass concentration measurement and data logging for β€œin-the-field” data analysis
  • Push button menu operation or programmable through newly improved TrakProβ„’ v5 Software
  • User-selectable alarm levels to alert workers to high aerosol concentrations
  • Robust impactors enable reliable size fraction measurements at higher aerosol concentrations over longer run times

Applications

  • Aerospace
  • Bulk Material Handling
  • Chemical Manufacturing and Processing
  • Confined Spaces
  • Mining
  • Oil and Gas
  • Petrochemical
  • Pharmaceutical

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 ΞΌ, 2.5 ΞΌ, 5 ΞΌ, and 10 ΞΌ), 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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