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AEROSOL MONITOR
MODEL AM510
USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 SIDEPAK™ PERSONAL AEROSOL MONITOR MODEL AM510 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Copyright © TSI Incorporated / Revision J / 2002–2012 / All rights reserved. Address TSI Incorporated / 500 Cardigan Road / Shoreview, MN 55126 / USA Fax No. (651) 490-3824 Limitation of Warranty and Liability (effective June 2011) Seller warrants the goods sold hereunder, under normal use and service as described in the...
  • Page 4 Service Policy Knowing that inoperative or defective instruments are as detrimental to TSI as they are to our customers, our service policy is designed to give prompt attention to any problems. If any malfunction is discovered, please contact your nearest sales office or representative, or call TSI's Customer Service department at (800) 874-2811 (USA) or (001 651) 490-2811 (International).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ..............III SidePak AM510 Rating Label ............iv Intrinsic Safety Rating Information ..........iv CHAPTER 1 UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION ... 1 CHAPTER 2 SETTING-UP ..............5 Supplying Power to the SidePak Aerosol Monitor ..... 5 Battery Information ................ 6 Installing the NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack .....
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE ............39 Maintaining Rechargeable Battery Packs ........39 Charging a NiMH Battery Pack ..........39 Zeroing the AM510 ..............41 Using and Maintaining Built-in Impactors ........41 Using and Maintaining the Respirable Cyclone ......44 Cleaning the Cyclone ............45 AM510 Field Service Kit ..............

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information When operated according to the manufacturer’s instruction, this device is a Class I laser product as defined by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services standards under the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. A certification and identification label like the one shown below is affixed to each instrument.

  • Page 8: Sidepak Am510 Rating Label

    SidePak AM510 Rating Label Intrinsic Safety Rating Information TSI Battery Pack P/Ns 801722, 801724, 801728, 801729 or 801743 INTRINSICALLY SAFE CSA Exia T2A with 801724,801729 or 801743 T2C with 801722 or 801728 Class I Groups A, B, C, D Class II Groups E, F, G...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Unpacking And Parts Identification

    Chapter 1 Unpacking and Parts Identification Carefully unpack the Model AM510 SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor from the shipping container. Use the table below to determine which components are included with the kit or single unit you purchased. A photo and description of each item follows the table. If any parts are missing, contact TSI immediately.
  • Page 10 Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture Battery Pack, 2700 801722/ 801728/ 801735 AA Battery Pack 801708/ 801736 Single Carry Case 1319289 11.25” x 9” x 4.25” 3-Unit Carry Case 1500134 17” x 12.5” x 4.2” Impactor Kit 801702 Cyclone Kit 801701 TrakPro™...
  • Page 11 Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture Power Supply 2613210 USB Cable 1303754 Sample Tube 801703 Screwdriver, 3012094 Reversible Phillips Flat Calibration Certificate User Guide 1980456 Unpacking and Parts Identification...
  • Page 12 Item Description Part/Model Reference Picture Quick Reference Card 1980461 SidePak NimH Battery 1980534 Maintenance Card Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Setting-Up

    Chapter 2 Setting-Up Supplying Power to the SidePak Aerosol Monitor You must attach a battery pack to the SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor Model AM510 prior to use. There are four different TSI battery packs designed for the AM510: 1650 and 2700 mAH rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs, AA battery pack that allows you to use standard AA-size batteries, and 1600 mAH rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery.

  • Page 14: Battery Information

    Battery Information Charge Intrinsically Battery Option Time Safe CSA Rating 1600 mAH NiMH Pack (P/N 801723) hours 1650 mAH NiMH Exia T2A/ Pack (P/N 801724, hours Class I Groups A, B, C, D 801729 or 801743) Class II Groups E, F, G Class III 2700 mAH NiMH Exia T2C/...

  • Page 15: Sidepak Nimh Battery Maintenance

    Charging Procedure  Charge #1  Discharge #1  Charge #2  Discharge #2  Charge #3 ™ Smart Battery Management System technology charging is now complete and optimized. ™ Smart Battery Management System is a trademark of TSI Incorporated. Setting-Up...

  • Page 16: Storage Of Nimh Battery Packs Between Uses

    For additional battery charging instructions see Chapter 4, “Maintenance; Charging a NiMH Battery Pack” found in all of the SidePak instrument User Guides. To discharge the various SidePak instruments use the following procedure to minimize the time to discharge the battery: ...

  • Page 17: Installing The Aa Battery Pack

    Installing the AA Battery Pack Note: Alkaline battery cells are included with the AA battery pack. TSI recommends size AA alkaline batteries for best performance. The power supply may be used to power the AM510 while the AA battery pack is attached to the AM510 body. The AM510 will sense the presence of the AA battery pack and automatically disable the charging function.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Cells In The Aa Battery Pack

    Replacing the Cells in the AA Battery Pack To replace the disposable cells in the AA battery pack, remove the battery pack. Loosen the two side screws about half way. Slide the cover back until it is free of the screws, then lift up and remove.
  • Page 19 W A R N I N G Use of USB connection to be used only in an area known to be nonhazardous. The power supply cannot run the SidePak monitor and charge the battery at the same time. Make sure the instrument is turned off to initiate the charging cycle.

  • Page 20: Keypad Functions

    Keypad Functions To turn the instrument ON, press the PAGE key. The model number, serial number, firmware revision and remaining battery charge are displayed for a few seconds before entering Survey Mode. To turn the instrument OFF, press and hold the PAGE key for three (3) seconds.

  • Page 21: Setting The Current Time

    1. If necessary, turn the SidePak AM510 on by pressing the PAGE key. 2. Press the PAGE key to access the Main Menu. 3. Under MAIN MENU, select Setup with the ▲ ▼ keys and press . 4. Under SETUP MENU, select Time/Date with the ▲ ▼ keys and press .

  • Page 22: Installing Trakpro Data Analysis Software

    TSI instruments that use TrakPro software. The following sections describe how to install the software and set up the computer. Note: To use TrakPro software with the SidePak AM510, the PC ® must be running Microsoft Windows and the computer must have an available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Sidepak Am510 Personal Aerosol Monitor To Your Computer Once The Drivers Are Installed

    5. The first time you plug in the SidePak AM510, the Windows utility for installing new hardware will launch automatically. Follow the onscreen instructions for installing the drivers. Refer to the software installation guide as needed. 6. After the New Hardware utility has finished, complete the installation of T software.
  • Page 24 Symptom Cause Solution Receive the following error message: 1. The instrument is 1. Return to the not in the Survey Survey Mode, Mode (it is logging before attempting to communicate data, the display is with the set to one of the Setup screens, instrument.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation Overview The SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor is a miniature battery- operated laser photometer that measures airborne particle mass- concentration in units of milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m ). The built in sampling pump flow rate is user-adjustable, allowing you to attach a wide variety of inlet conditioners to sample from the worker’s breathing zone or other locations.

  • Page 26: Keypad Functions

    Keypad Functions To turn the instrument ON, press the PAGE key. The model number, serial number, firmware revision and % battery charge are displayed for a few seconds before entering Survey Mode. To turn the instrument OFF, press and hold the PAGE key for three (3) seconds.

  • Page 27: Identifying Sidepak Am510 Features

    Remove these two screws to remove the battery pack. Power Up Turn the SidePak AM510 on by pressing the PAGE key. The AM510 will display the model number, serial number, percent memory remaining and firmware version. It will now immediately go into Warmup Mode during which time the pump is reaching the flow rate setpoint.

  • Page 28: Power Down

    After the pump has achieved the flow rate setpoint, it will go into Survey Mode. Power Down To turn the SidePak AM510 off, press the PAGE key until the instrument displays SURVEY MODE. Then, press and hold the PAGE key. Release the key after the 3-second countdown reaches zero.

  • Page 29: Data Log

    Data Log The Data Log sub menu contains three options:  Run Manual  Run Prog 1  Run Prog 2 Use the ▲ ▼ keys to make a selection, and press  to accept. Operation...
  • Page 30 Run Manual immediately starts a data logging session (called a "Test"). Press  or PAGE to stop a test in progress. The AM510 will ask you to confirm that you want to stop the test or not, while data logging continues. If you choose to continue (Return) by pressing the PAGE key, there will be no break in the data.
  • Page 31 If 30 seconds elapse without a key being pressed, the display reverts back to LOGGING DATA and shows the last data value recorded. To stop a test, press the  or PAGE key. The AM510 will ask you to confirm that you want to stop the test or not, while data logging continues.
  • Page 32 The following table summarizes the information displayed in the SidePak Logging Protocols dialog box: Displays the serial number of the SidePak Serial Number monitor currently connected to computer. Displays the number of tests currently Number of stored in the SidePak monitor. tests logged Displays the percent of available memory Available...
  • Page 33 Prog 1 and Prog 2 Mode Protocols Displays the percent of SidePak memory Percent required to perform a Prog 1 or a Prog 2 memory mode sample. To store the results of a required. Prog 1 or Prog 2 mode sample, the Available Memory must be equal to or greater than the Percent memory required.
  • Page 34 the amount of memory required by manipulating the following protocol parameters:  Increase the logging interval.  Decrease the time (length) for the test.  Decrease the number of tests. Note: For proper operation, the settings for each Prog mode must not require more than 100% of the logger memory.
  • Page 35 To program the above example, do the following: 1. Make sure the SidePak monitor is connected to the computer and turned on. 2. Select Logging Setup from the Instrument Setup menu. TrakPro software retrieves the current settings for Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes from the SidePak monitor and displays them in the dialog shown above.
  • Page 36 6. You can now disconnect your SidePak monitor from the computer. After programming the SidePak monitor with TrakPro Data Analysis Software, attach the SidePak monitor to the worker (or location) and turn it on. Put it into Prog 1 or Prog 2 mode (whichever you want) using the keypad.

  • Page 37: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu When in Survey Mode, you can access the Setup Menu by pressing the PAGE key to reach the Main Menu, then use the ▲ ▼ keys to select Setup Menu and press . The Setup Menu provides access to the following items. Use the ▲...
  • Page 38 One reason you might want to use a longer log interval is to conserve memory. The SidePak AM510 always makes a measurement once every second regardless of the log interval selected. Using a log interval greater than one second results in stored data points that are averages of the 1-second readings.
  • Page 39 The time constant setting affects values shown on the AM510 LCD display only. The SidePak AM510 always makes a measurement once every second and updates the display every second regardless of the time constant selected. Using a time constant greater than one second results in displayed readings that are averages of the 1-second readings.
  • Page 40 1 to 5. This is the currently active time constant. The value of that time constant is shown on the second line. Use the ▲ ▼ keys to scroll through the available time constants. Press  when the time constant you wish to use is displayed.
  • Page 41 There are four choices for cal factors (three of them adjustable):  Cal Fact 1: The factory cal factor, permanently set to 1.00.  Cal Fact 2: User adjustable. Set using AM510 keypad.  Cal Fact 3: Defined using T software.
  • Page 42 2. Click the Set User Calibration Factor button. The following dialog box is displayed. 3. Enter a new Calibration Factor Name and Factor, in the left-hand side of the dialog. In the example, above, the Cal Factor label “coal” has been typed in, along with the value “0.25.”...
  • Page 43 Note: In this example, the program asks you to confirm the choice of Calibration Factor, as “0.25”. This value is within the allowable range, but is considered an unusually low value. For this reason, the software asks for a confirmation before proceeding.
  • Page 44 5. Press Send. This downloads the currently defined Cal Factors into the instrument. 6. To activate a particular Cal Factor, return to the instrument Setup Menu, scroll down to and select the Cal Factor menu. Scroll down to the desired Cal Factor and press .

  • Page 45: Statistics

    The statistics menu allows you to view computed statistics for each test (up to 100 tests) that have been made using Run Manual, Run Prog 1 or Run Prog 2 data logging methods. The statistics computed by the SidePak AM510 include:  Max: Maximum concentration value recorded (mg/m ...
  • Page 46 5. The AM510 will count-down from 60 to 0 and display Zero Cal Complete for a few seconds before switching back to the MAIN MENU. Do not press any keys during the count-down or else the zero cal process will abort. 6.

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance The SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor Model AM510 requires periodic maintenance. The most common procedures are listed below:  Charging batteries  Zeroing  Impactor maintenance  Cyclone maintenance In addition to the procedures in this chapter, TSI recommends that you return your SidePak Model AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor to the factory for annual calibration.
  • Page 48 W A R N I N G  Battery pack can only be changed/charged in an area known to be nonhazardous.  Use of USB connection to be used only in an area known to be nonhazardous. C a u t i o n Many power supplies look alike.

  • Page 49: Zeroing The Am510

    6. Now the instrument is ready to make accurate measurements. Using and Maintaining Built-in Impactors The standard inlet on the SidePak AM510 was designed not to cause any specific particle size separations. It is intended for...
  • Page 50 Note: SidePak built-in impactors must be operated with the flow rate set to 1.7 L/min for proper performance. Using other flow rates will result in unknown particle size fractions. The standard inlet can be used at any flow rate. Always use the standard (unmarked) inlet when sampling through an external size-selective sampler such as a cyclone or external impactor.
  • Page 51 2. Use a small screwdriver to push against the flange on the insert stem and slide the insert out of the impactor body. 3. As necessary, clean the top of the insert and the inside of the impactor body, to remove accumulated particles. 4.

  • Page 52: Using And Maintaining The Respirable Cyclone

    Particles larger than 4 µm impact onto the surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and cannot reach the lungs. The cyclone accessory provided with SidePak AM510 kits is designed to provide a cut-off at 4 µm. This is specified as a 50 percent cut-off at 4 µm.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Cyclone

    1. Be sure that you have the standard inlet (unmarked) installed on the SidePak AM510 body and that there is no impactor insert inside. 2. Attach the cyclone and the same sample tube you intend to use onto the AM510 inlet.

  • Page 54: Am510 Field Service Kit

    Exploded View of 10 mm Nylon Dorr-Oliver Cyclone AM510 Field Service Kit The SidePak AM510 Field Service Kit (P/N 801700) includes Dust Plugs (2 sets) and Battery Screws (2 sets). Parts from this field service kit are for replacement of damaged or lost Dust Plugs or Battery Screws.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    If you are having a problem with your SidePak AM510, use the information below to try and resolve it in the field. If necessary, contact TSI Incorporated or a local TSI distributor to arrange for service.
  • Page 56 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Erratic zero reading. Leak. Check all connections for leaks. Carefully tighten sample inlet screws (do not over- tighten!). If using an impactor, remove and regrease the impactor insert. Make sure the O-ring is in place and not damaged.
  • Page 57 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action No keypad Keypad is locked out. To toggle between an response. Display unlocked and locked shows KEYPAD keypad (tamper LOCK. prevention), press and hold the ▲ key and press . When the keypad is locked, the display shows KEYPAD LOCK.
  • Page 58 Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action DATA LOGGING User has discontinued ABORTED message data logging before a is displayed. single data point was recorded. INVALID PROG User is attempting to Setup correct logging START DATE run a Prog 1 or Prog 2 protocol for Prog 1 or Prog data logging program 2, using T...

  • Page 59: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Sensitivity: Sensor type: ..... 90 light scattering, 670 nm laser diode Aerosol concentration range ......0.001 to 20 mg/m (calibrated to respirable fraction of ISO 12103-1, A1 test dust) Particle size range ... 0.1 to 10 micrometer (µm) Minimum resolution ..
  • Page 60 Built-in Inlets Standard inlet ....Not size-specific *PM1.0 impactor ....50% cut-off at 1.0 micron *PM2.5 impactor ....50% cut-off at 2.5 micron *PM10 impactor ....50% cut-off at 10.0 micron (*not included except in AM510 kits) Data Logging: Data points ....... Approx. 31,000 (21 days logging once per minute) Logging interval ....
  • Page 61 Immunity EN61326-1:1997 + A11998 Clause 6 Emissions EN61326:1997 + Amendment A1:1998 C a u t i o n All Dust Plugs and gaskets must be installed on the SidePak AM510, in addition to using the above battery packs to achieve Intrinsic Safety Rating. Specifications...

  • Page 62: Battery Information

    Battery Information Charge Intrinsically Battery Option Time Safe CSA Rating 1600 mAH NiMH Pack (P/N 801723) hours 1650 mAH NiMH Exia T2A/ Pack (P/N 801724, hours Class I Groups A, B, C, D 801729 or 801743) Class II Groups E, F, G Class III 2700 mAH NiMH Exia T2C/...

  • Page 63: Appendix B Custom Calibrations

    The SidePak AM510 monitor has several features to aid in obtaining good accuracy for a specific aerosol. ...

  • Page 64: Determining The Calibration Factor For A Specific Aerosol

    Determining the Calibration Factor for a Specific Aerosol The SidePak Personal Aerosol Monitor Model AM510 is factory calibrated to the respirable fraction of standard ISO 12103-1, A1 Test Dust. The SidePak monitor can be easily calibrated to any arbitrary aerosol by adjusting the custom calibration factor. The SidePak monitor’s custom calibration factor is assigned the value of 1.00 (factory setting) for the standard ISO test dust.
  • Page 65 9. Compute the new calibration constant, NewCal, using the following formula:   Reference Concentrat     NewCal OldCal   AM510 Concentrat The calibration factor, OldCal, can be obtained from the SidePak monitor. The current Cal Factor is displayed in the Setup Menu: Cal Factor.
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  • Page 67: Appendix C Converting Stored Data To Calibrated Data

    Appendix C Converting Stored Data to Calibrated Data A single set of logged data can be converted to data calibrated to a specific aerosol with the use of the TrakPro software. This conversion can be done by knowing either the true mass concentration for the logged data or the calibration factor for the aerosol.
  • Page 68 5. Enter the New mass concentration value (in mg/m ). The New calibration factor is calculated and automatically updated. Press 6. When you click OK, a new data set of the same name will be generated, calibrated to the mass concentration that you entered. This data set will be added to the same data file.

  • Page 69: Appendix D Csa Certificate Of Compliance

    Appendix D CSA Certificate of Compliance...
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  • Page 73: Appendix E Am510 Quick Reference Guide

    Appendix E AM510 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 74 Distributed by: Shawcity Ltd , Instrument House, 91-92 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Oxfordshire SN6 8TY Tel: 01793 780622 Email: info@shawcity.co.uk www.shawcity.co.uk...

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