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Custom Calibrations

9. Compute the new calibration constant, NewCal, using the

following formula:

OldCal

ion

Concentrat

AM510

ion

Concentrat

Reference

NewCal

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













The calibration factor, OldCal, can be obtained from the SidePak
monitor. The current Cal Factor is displayed in the Setup Menu:
Cal Factor.

Summary of Contents for SIDEPAK AM510

Page 1: ...SIDEPAK PERSONAL AEROSOL MONITOR MODEL AM510 USER GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...to the LIMITATIONS stated herein NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO SELLER S BREACH OF THE IMPLIED WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT SAID WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF DIRECT INFRINGEMENT AND EXCLUDES CLAIMS OF CONTRIBUTORY OR INDUCED INFRINGEMENTS BUYER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE DISCOU...

Page 4: ...SI 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: ...g the Cells in the AA Battery Pack 10 Using the Power Supply 10 Keypad Functions 12 Setting the Real Time Clock Using the Keypad 12 Setting the Date Format 12 Setting the Current Time 13 Setting the Current Date 13 Installing TrakPro Data Analysis Software 14 Connecting the SidePak AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor to Your Computer for the first time 14 Connecting the SidePak AM510 Personal Aerosol M...

Page 6: ... Cyclone 44 Cleaning the Cyclone 45 AM510 Field Service Kit 46 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 47 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 51 Battery Information 54 Typical Battery Life 54 APPENDIX B CUSTOM CALIBRATIONS 55 Determining the Calibration Factor for a Specific Aerosol 56 APPENDIX C CONVERTING STORED DATA TO CALIBRATED DATA 59 APPENDIX D CSA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 61 APPENDIX E AM510 QUICK REFERENCE GUID...

Page 7: ...040 10 AND 1040 11 TSI INC Shoreview MN Made in USA There are no user serviceable parts inside this instrument Performing services other than those described in this manual may result in exposure to harmful visible laser radiation A warning label like the one shown below is affixed to the internal laser device DANGER VISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM WARNING NO USER S...

Page 8: ... 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 Class III File 200507 ...

Page 9: ...onents 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 AM510 Single unit Kit with all accessories shown Item Description Part Model Reference Picture AM510 Personal Aerosol Monitor shown with battery pack AM510 1000 Battery Pack 1600 mAH 1650 mAH 801723 801724 801729 801743 ...

Page 10: ...Picture Battery Pack 2700 mAH 801722 801728 801735 AA Battery Pack 801708 801736 Single Carry Case 11 25 x 9 x 4 25 1319289 3 Unit Carry Case 17 x 12 5 x 4 2 1500134 Impactor Kit 801702 Cyclone Kit 801701 TrakPro Software CD 1090014 Zero Filter 800663 ...

Page 11: ...arts Identification 3 Item Description Part Model Reference Picture Power Supply 2613210 USB Cable 1303754 Sample Tube 801703 Screwdriver Reversible Phillips Flat 3012094 Calibration Certificate N A User Guide 1980456 ...

Page 12: ...4 Chapter 1 Item Description Part Model Reference Picture Quick Reference Card 1980461 SidePak NimH Battery Maintenance Card 1980534 ...

Page 13: ... or without a battery pack attached The SidePak monitor has a miniature internal backup battery cell that keeps stored data intact while the unit is turned off Changing the main battery pack or disconnecting the power supply charger will not cause data to be lost The backup battery will last for many years TSI will install a new battery if necessary when the unit is returned to the factory for ser...

Page 14: ...5 5 5 hours No N A 6 Cell AA size Pack P N 801708 or 801736 N A No N A 1 Of a full depleted battery 2 All dust plugs and dust gaskets must be installed Installing the NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack Battery packs slide on and off the AM510 in the direction shown below There are serrations teeth that help hold the battery pack firmly onto the AM510 body in addition to the two screws Sliding the batt...

Page 15: ...their memory issues However the NiMH batteries require care and maintenance to ensure their optimal function Getting Started When you first receive a SidePak instrument with a NiMH battery you will need to charge and discharge the unit several times typically three 3 charges and two 2 full discharges is enough to get good run time information in order for the Smart Battery Management System techno...

Page 16: ...ogies NiMH NiCad LiIon Lead Acid etc will lose charge over time due to charge dissipation If you store your SidePak instruments between uses for more than 2 months 60 days make sure that it is completely charged before doing so Storage of exhausted batteries from not recharging and storing after use or from extended storage intervals exceeding 2 months 60 days may result in the NiMH batteries beco...

Page 17: ...ery pack however they cannot be recharged by the SidePak aerosol monitor charging system An external charger will be needed Instrument run time with AA size rechargeable cells may be unacceptably short see Typical Battery Life specifications The AA battery pack opens into two pieces Install six AA size battery cells Make sure the cells are installed in the proper direction by matching the polarity...

Page 18: ...ery cells Close the battery pack Slide the battery pack into position placing the tab in place first Push the battery pack snuggly into position and secure with the two screws on the sides Using the Power Supply The power supply allows you to power the SidePak monitor from an AC wall outlet or to charge any of the TSI NiMH battery packs Connect the power supply to an AC wall outlet and plug the ot...

Page 19: ... show the message DETECTING BATTERY TYPE If any of the TSI NiMH battery packs are detected the display will show CHARGING BATTERY Once the battery is fully charged the display will show CHARGING COMPLETE The instrument may be turned on at any time during or after the charging process by pressing the PAGE key Turning the instrument on during the charging process will abort charging If the AA batter...

Page 20: ...vious menu Use the key to execute selected menu options and confirm changes Use the arrow keys to scroll through vertical menus and to change numeric values To toggle between an unlocked and locked keypad tamper prevention press and hold the key and press When the keypad is locked the display shows KEYPAD LOCK Setting the Real Time Clock Using the Keypad Setting the Date Format The date format is ...

Page 21: ...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 5 Under the TIME DATE menu use the keys to select Time Set the correct hour in 24 hour format e g 3 p m 15 hours then press Use the keys to set the correct minutes and press 6 Press the PAGE key to return to Survey Mode Setting the Current Date 1 If necessary t...

Page 22: ...t automatically after a few minutes manually run the program listed on the label of the CD using the Run command on the Windows Start Menu 2 Follow the directions to install TrakPro software TrakPro software contains a comprehensive installation guide It is recommended to print out this prior to starting the TrakPro software installation on your computer so it may be consulted during the installat...

Page 23: ...the following troubleshooting steps Symptom Cause Solution Receive the following error message The SidePak AM510 drivers take approximately 20 seconds to load each time the instrument is plugged in If you attempt to communicate with the instrument during this period you will receive an error Wait approximately 30 seconds after plugging in the USB cable before you attempt to communicate with the in...

Page 24: ...g data the display is set to one of the Setup screens etc It will not communicate properly in this case 1 Return to the Survey Mode before attempting to communicate with the instrument Note It may appear that TrakPro software has found the SidePak instrument on a COM port rather than a USB port This is normal and will work fine ...

Page 25: ...attach a wide variety of inlet conditioners to sample from the worker s breathing zone or other locations The rugged belt mountable unit is small quiet and lightweight minimizing interference and discomfort for the wearer The 12 character x 2 line LCD displays aerosol concentration and 8 hour TWA time weighted average in real time Information can be stored and later downloaded via a Windows based ...

Page 26: ... and hold the PAGE key for three 3 seconds Release when the countdown reaches 0 SECONDS Use the PAGE key to go back to the previous menu Use the key to execute selected menu options and confirm changes Use the arrow keys to scroll through vertical menus and to change numeric values To toggle between an unlocked and locked keypad tamper prevention press and hold the key and press When the keypad is...

Page 27: ...t You can install the standard inlet or one of three impactors provided with SidePak AM510 Kits Battery Screw 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 reach...

Page 28: ...gging is not enabled during Survey Mode While in Survey Mode use the keys to view the Percentage of memory available Battery life remaining displayed in minutes Time of day Today s Date Current calibration factor Note While in the Survey Mode if you view another display screen and leave the display in this location the AM510 display returns to the next higher level menu after 30 seconds Eventually...

Page 29: ...Operation 21 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 ...

Page 30: ...atistics for any stored test Maximum reading Minimum reading Average reading 8 hour TWA Time duration of test First select the test to view with the keys and press Now you can page through the available statistics using the keys Initially the test you just completed is offered You can view test statistics any time you are not actively data logging by selecting Statistics under the Main Menu Run Pr...

Page 31: ...nowledge by pressing It will then return to Survey Mode An example of when this may happen is if the logging interval is set to 1 minute and the test is stopped before the first data point is recorded Programming Prog 1 and Prog 2 with TrakPro Software Use Prog 1 or Prog 2 modes for unattended recording and setting user protocols With Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes you can set the start date start time t...

Page 32: ...e percent of available memory in the SidePak monitor Prog 1 and Prog 2 Mode Protocols Start Date Displays the start date for Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes Start Time Displays the start time for Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes Log interval Displays the log interval for Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes Test length Displays the test length for Prog 1 and Prog 2 modes Number of tests Displays the number of times to repeat t...

Page 33: ...nter the log interval to use for the test Test length Enter the length for the sample If you enter a value the instrument automatically turns off when the last test is complete If you enter a blank you must manually stop the sample Number of tests Enter the number of tests to perform These tests will happen sequentially with the Time between tests spaced in between each repetition Time between tes...

Page 34: ...t was programmed properly 5 You can now disconnect the SidePak monitor and cable from the computer Example Setup for Prog 1 and Prog 2 Modes Using TrakPro Software The following example describes how to program Prog 1 or Prog 2 mode tests The protocol for Prog 1 is set to take unattended aerosol readings for one day 09 01 2008 The logging sample begins at 8 00 a m and continues for eight hours The...

Page 35: ...em in the dialog shown above 3 Enter the following for Prog 1 and Prog 2 Setting Prog 1 Prog 2 Start Date 09 01 2008 09 01 2008 Start Time 08 00 08 00 Log interval 01 00 05 00 Test length 00 08 00 00 08 00 Number of tests 1 2 Time between tests 00 00 00 00 16 00 4 Select Send The SidePak monitor is programmed for the Prog 1 and Prog 2 protocols 5 Note that the Prog 1 test requires 1 of the availab...

Page 36: ...nds with a message asking you to confirm your choice to end the program unless the keypad is locked If the programmed start date has already passed the program will not execute The instrument responds with a message indicating INVALID PRGM START DATE It is always best to enter both a start time and start date However setting the start time but no start date causes the SidePak monitor to start at t...

Page 37: ...ected to the computer and turned on 2 In TrakPro Software select Parameters then Clock from the Instrument Setup menu TRAKPRO TM software retrieves the current date and time settings from the SidePak monitor 3 The system date and time from the computer can be transferred to the SidePak monitor by clicking the correct buttons on the screen A drop down calendar allows you to select the date Alternat...

Page 38: ... are averages of the 1 second readings For example a 10 second log interval will result in one stored data point every 10 seconds Each of those data points will represent the computed average of ten 1 second readings Do not confuse log intervals with time constants Log intervals only affect recorded readings Time constants only affect the AM510 LCD display There are five preprogrammed choices for ...

Page 39: ...tuations in the displayed readings to make them easier to read 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: ...ePak monitor is connected to the computer and turned on 2 Select Parameters then Time Constants from the Instrument Setup menu TrakPro software retrieves the current time constant settings from the SidePak monitor and displays them 3 Enter a value for each of the five available time constants The range is limited to 1 60 seconds 4 Select Send 5 Use the SidePak keypad to make sure the time constant...

Page 41: ...l factor CAL FACT 2 use the keys to scroll through the list Press when the USER cal factor is displayed Adjust the value of the cal factor using the keys After making the desired changes press the key to accept the changes and return to the Setup Menu Editing the List of Calibration Factors using TrakPro Software TrakPro software allows you to store several custom calibration factors along with a ...

Page 42: ...tor 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 Select Add New Cal Factor ...

Page 43: ...ew Cal Factor to a list of available factors This does not program this new Cal Factor into the instrument To reprogram the instrument continue with the procedure 4 After entering the new Cal Factor into the list of available factors the instrument is programmed with this new factor Highlight the selected cal factor in this example coal and click one of the two arrow buttons In this example the co...

Page 44: ...ys a good practice to adjust the flow rate immediately prior to the start of a sampling session To adjust the flow rate you will need a flow calibrator This can be a simple rotameter or a precision flow calibrator often used for setting the flow on personal sampling pumps A flow calibrator is an optional item and is not included with standard AM510 kits 1 Connect a flow calibrator to the AM510 inl...

Page 45: ...istical data If the display shows N A for the TWA it means that there is not enough data in that test to compute the TWA The instrument must be operated for a minimum of 15 minutes before a valid TWA may be calculated To erase all test statistics refer to Clear Memory Zero Cal For best results it s important to zero the AM510 prior to each test This ensures more accurate data especially for low ae...

Page 46: ...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 Now the instrument is ready to make accurate measurements ...

Page 47: ...uter chip in the battery packs The microprocessor monitors battery capacity and calculates run time information by dividing capacity of the battery mAH by the instantaneous current consumed by the instrument mA This calculation is correct for current operating conditions and can change due to current mA consumption or changes in battery capacity Conventional battery controllers can only make crude...

Page 48: ...g If the display does not show CHARGING BATTERY it is not charging When the power supply is first plugged into the AM510 the display will first show DETECTING BATTERY TYPE If a TSI NiMH battery pack is detected the display will show CHARGING BATTERY until charging is completed Once the battery is fully charged the display will show CHARGING COMPLETE The instrument may be turned on at any time duri...

Page 49: ...ore switching back to the MAIN MENU Do not press any keys during the count down or else the zero cal process will abort 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 use with external size selective aerosol samplers such ...

Page 50: ...ollection plate where particles larger than the cut size are trapped The same insert is used for all impactors but it is not used at all for the standard inlet To make sure unwanted large particles remain trapped on the insert it is necessary to apply a small amount of impactor grease vacuum grease for the particle to stick to Grease is also applied to the O rings to aid assembly and improve seali...

Page 51: ...nd 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 Smear a very small amount of grease to the top of the insert collection plate and to the O ring Make sure there is an O ring on base ...

Page 52: ...ng breathing zone measurements because it can be attached to a worker s clothing near his or her head TSI supplies a U tube and clip with the cyclone specifically for this purpose Four micrometers 4 µm is internationally accepted as the 50 percent cut off size for respirable aerosols Particles larger than 4 µm impact onto the surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and cannot reach the lungs The c...

Page 53: ...ual test subject s clothing using the U tube and clip provided with the cyclone Cleaning the Cyclone The 10 mm Nylon Dorr Oliver Cyclone should be cleaned prior to each use In most cases simply cleaning the grit pot will be all that is needed Inspect the inside of the cyclone body regularly and clean it if necessary 1 Unscrew the grit pot from the bottom of the cyclone Remove the stainless steel c...

Page 54: ...orr 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: ...iable measurements 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 Contact information TSI Incorporated 500 Cardigan Road Shoreview MN 55126 USA Tel 651 490 2811 or 1 800 874 2811 Website www tsi com E mail answers tsi com The following table list...

Page 56: ...ing see Using and Maintaining Built in Impactors in Chapter 4 for more information Clean inlet Clean or replace tubing Zero instrument at ambient temperature before beginning test Protect from extreme temperature swings Return to factory for cleaning and servicing Nothing visible on display Unit not switched on Low or dead batteries Batteries installed backwards Dirty battery contacts Switch unit ...

Page 57: ...failed low power output Return to factory for servicing FLOW BLOCKED message is displayed Inlet flow is blocked Outlet flow is blocked Internal filter is plugged Remove obstructions Check for pinched sample tube Check for correct installation of impactor inlet if used Remove obstructions from outlet flow fitting next to connectors Return to factory for servicing Or replace internal filter See AM51...

Page 58: ...s displayed User is attempting to run a Prog 1 or Prog 2 data logging program that is not adequately defined Program start date may be in the past expired Setup correct logging protocol for Prog 1 or Prog 2 using TRAKPRO TM software NO LOGGED DATA PRESENT message is displayed User is attempting to review Test Statistics However no tests have been properly stored in memory Record tests using Run Ma...

Page 59: ...Minimum resolution 0 001 mg m3 Zero stability 0 001 mg m3 over 24 hours using 10 second time constant Temperature coefficient approximately 0 0005 mg m3 per C for variations from temperature at which instrument was last zeroed Flow Rate Range User adjustable 0 7 to 1 8 liters min L min Temperature Range Operating range 0 C to 50 C 32 F to 120 F Storage range 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Operational h...

Page 60: ...on adjustable User defined settings 3 with user defined labels Range 0 1 to 10 0 user adjustable Physical External dimensions 106 mm 92 mm 70 mm 4 2 in 3 7 in 2 8 in with 801723 801724 801729 or 801743 battery 130 mm 92 mm 70 mm 5 1 in 3 7 in 2 8 in with 801708 801722 801728 801735 or 801736 battery Weight 0 46 kg 16 oz with 801723 801724 801729 or 801743 battery 0 54 kg 19 oz with 801708 801722 8...

Page 61: ...dows XP 32 bit or Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit operating systems Approvals 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 801728 Class I Groups A B C D Class II Groups E F G Class III File 200507 0344 Immunity EN61326 1 1997 A11998 Clause 6 Emissions EN61326 1997 Amendment A1...

Page 62: ... Cell AA size Pack P N 801708 or 801736 with six user supplied AA cells N A No N A 1 Of a full depleted battery 2 All dust plugs and gaskets must be installed Typical Battery Life Battery Pack Cell Type Hours 0 7 L min Hours 1 7 L min 1600 mAH NiMH Pack NiMH 4 8 V 1600 mAH 8 9 7 1 1650 mAH NiMH Pack NiMH 4 8 V 1650 mAH 9 4 7 5 2700 mAH NiMH Pack NiMH 4 8 V 2700 mAH 15 2 12 0 6 Cell AA size Pack AA...

Page 63: ...tion factor is changed back to the factory setting Custom calibration factors can be stored in a table and downloaded to the SidePak monitor using the TRAKPRO TM Data Analysis Ssoftware All future measurements will correspond to a specific aerosol until the calibration factor is changed back to the factory setting A single set of logged data can be converted to data calibrated to a specific aeroso...

Page 64: ...1 Zero the SidePak monitor as described in the Maintenance chapter 2 Select a short logging interval e g 5 seconds in the Setup Logging Interval menu 1 Put the instrument in Run Manual Mode 4 Locate the SidePak monitor and the reference sampler together so that they are measuring from the same area If you use a size selective inlet make sure each instrument has an identical inlet 5 Start sampling ...

Page 65: ...bration constant NewCal using the following formula OldCal ion Concentrat AM510 ion Concentrat Reference NewCal 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: ...urrent calibration factor used by the SidePak monitor Future measurements will continue to be read and logged with the calibration factor made active using the SidePak monitor keypad 1 Connect your SidePak monitor to the computer and start the TrakPro software 2 If not already set to SidePak Aerosol Monitor set it from the Options menu under Software Configure Or select SidePak Aerosol Monitor fro...

Page 68: ...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 The original data remains 7 If you want to adjust the data to a previously determined custom calibration factor without performing a gravimetric calibration enter the new calibration factor The New mass concentration automatically updates ...

Page 69: ...61 Appendix D CSA Certificate of Compliance ...

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Page 73: ...65 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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