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TSI SidePak™ AM520

Occupational Safety and Environmental Measuring Instruments

TSI SidePak™ AM520 – Air sampling: field to laboratory

TSI SidePak AM520

Personal Dust and Aerosol Monitor

In environments where workers are exposed to dust and aerosols, detecting this exposure before it reaches hazardous levels and taking preventative measures is crucial. Therefore, real-time monitoring of dust and aerosol concentration using the light-scattering method is an ideal approach. Real-time measurement with the SidePak™ AM520 provides an excellent solution for scenarios requiring immediate corrective action to reduce exposure. Unlike traditional gravimetric measurement methods, dust and aerosol concentrations are monitored instantaneously during the measurement run, saving valuable time when implementing control measures in exposed environments. Immediate access to results data saves time in identifying issues and taking corrective actions, whilst ensuring accurate results are obtained. Real-time monitoring provides rapid verification to ensure you are on the right track towards reducing worker exposure and establishing compliance confidence before conducting subsequent reference gravimetric testing. Real-time tracking with the SidePak AM520 Dust Monitor can complete tasks in hours that would typically take weeks using conventional gravimetric sampling campaigns, saving Occupational Hygiene and Safety professionals significant time.

Product Specifications
  • The smallest and lightest real-time dust monitor used in industry

  • Compact, portable dimensions

  • Access to all measurement data via a colour OLED display

  • Extended run time enabled by advanced smart battery technology

  • Enhanced TrakPro software allows data storage, PC downloading, graphical data analysis, and reporting

  • An intrinsically safe model is available for hazardous/explosive areas (SidePak™ AM520i)

  • Product Documents
  • Manufacturer Product Brochure, English

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is the TSI SidePak™ AM520 important?

    This article summarises the key concepts, intended application, and practical considerations for the TSI SidePak™ AM520, reflecting the NOVEL technical content approach.

    How should accurate measurement or product selection be conducted?

    Measurement range, environmental conditions, target parameters, and application objectives must be evaluated collectively. Product or methodology selection should not be based solely on a single technical parameter.

    Whom may I contact for technical support?

    The NOVEL Technical Team provides engineering assistance with measurement methodologies, instrument selection, and application-specific equipment evaluation.

    Technical Specifications

    Sensor Type 90° light scattering, 650 nm laser diode
    Calibration Calibrated against a gravimetric reference using the respirable fraction of standard ISO 12103-1, A1 Test Dust
    Particle Size Range 0.001 to 100 mg/m³3
    User Notification 0.1 to 10 μm
    Minimum Resolution 0.001 mg/m³3
    Flow Range User-adjustable, 0 - 1.8 L/min
    Operating Temperature Range and Humidity 0°C to 50°C, 0-95% RH
    Alarm Type STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit), Programmable
    Data Logging Feature Over 80,000 data points can be logged (equivalent to 55 days), from 1 second to 60 min
    Battery Status 5100mAH Li-Ion battery, >20 hours battery run time, 4 hours charge time
    Physical Characteristics 0.62kg with battery; dimensions 129.5mm x 94 mm x 78.4mm.

    Notice: The technical information, product specifications and images on this page are based on manufacturer publications. The manufacturer may change specifications without notice. For current specifications or assistance in selecting a suitable product for your application, please contact NOVEL at info@novel.com.tr .