User manual brunton international pocket transit compass f5005lm. All brunton products are made with quality materials for long lasting use. Unlike most modern compasses, the brunton pocket transit utilizes magnetic induction damping rather than fluid to damp needle oscillation. When sighting an azimuth, keep the pocket transit away from magnetic materials, such as watches, belt buckles, rings, knives, cigarette lighters. The brunton pocket transit is used to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclination of objects, percent grade, slopes, height of objects and for leveling. The word brunton is actually a company name, but the name is almost always used by geologists to refer to any type of pocket transit compass, even if theyre manufactured by other. Access the user manual for your brunton compass, transit, or sighting instrument here. Brunton f2001 conventional pocket transit utilizes a more conventional design by employing alnico ll magnets and a v cut sapphire jewel bearing for smooth movement.
The other language versions shall be available in the course of february and march 2021. The brunton pocket transit was patented in 1894 by david brunton, a colorado mining engineer. Used for a number purposes including land surveying. Download instruction manual of brunton transit compass for free or view it online on. Brunton transit instruction manual instruction manual 15 pages brunton. Brunton, commonly referred to, not surprisingly, as a brunton compass. Brunton 5009 geo pocket transit 090 compass for geologist.
Storagefor storage, brunton recommends locking the needle adjustment lever. Brunton was frustrated by the number of survey instruments a mining engineer and geologist had to carry around with him and i say him because mining engineering and field geology was an exclusively male profession well into the 20th century. Pdf geo transit operators manual foshan liemungenda. Brunton transit compass instruction manual pdf viewdownload. Brunton and his compass from the aspen times, august 4, 2010. The instrument was patented in 1894 by a canadianborn geologist named david w. Brunton inductiondamped standard pocket transit forestry. Made with all of the same internal components as the standard transit, the compro is over an ounce to 6 ounces lighter than any other brunton transit. The users manual is not so useful for english speakers, but you can go to the brunton website and download a free pdf version of the users manual for their geo transit, and you will be good to go. View and download brunton classic compass user manual online. Note that the name implies that it is far more than a compass, but a sophisticated scientific instrument. Helper, jackson school of geosciences, ut austin mirror lift pin for needle compass card sighting arm. Info requested regarding brunton pocket transit international. It combines a surveyors compass, pris matic compass, two inclinometers, hand level and a plumb into a single instrument.
A topnotch international compass for professionals on the move, the brunton pocket transit international is compact, versatile, and precise. Database contains 1 brunton transit manuals available for free online viewing or downloading in pdf. Collecting data in the field, especially spatial data in the form of mapping, cannot always be done without knowing direction. View and download brunton 15tdcl user manual online. For auction is a brunton ainsworth pocket transit compass. Brunton international pocket transit compass brunton. Mar 05, 2020 brunton international pocket transit pro compass, 0360 degrees 5006lm w brunton leather transit case for all brunton pocket transits 5006lmkit1, mpn. Geologists use a special type of compass, invented in 1894 by canadian mining engineer d. Celebrate brunton and the transit turning 125 years old with this anniversary edition of the new standard transit. View online or download brunton pocket transit instruction manual. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a precision compass made by brunton, inc. You will be one of 125 lucky owners of this limited edition pocket transit. Brunton compass 9020g information manual 2 pages 3.
User manuals, guides and specifications for your brunton transit compass. Page 9 scope of this manual and it is strongly advised that you contact your state and federal agencies for information concerning staking a claim. It incorporates suggestions and ideas from professionals that have helped brunton create the ultimate tool for use among a variety of industry professionals and hobbyists alike. The solid aluminum, waterproof geo transit contains a fast, magnetic north seeking, rareearth magnet, balanced on a sapphire jewel bearing for quick measurements. We have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging. Compro transit geological transits brunton made in usa. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your.
Sep 10, 2018 view and download brunton user manual online. In any event, the work was started on surveying instruments around 1903 or 1904, but the first transits were not marketed until 1906. Brunton boss 10 baseplate compass tool free declination adjustment u. The brunton pocket transit was said to be the most convenient, compact and accurate pocket instrument made for preliminary surveying on the surface or underground. I have a nice vintage brunton pocket transit international model compass that brunton s customer service told me, judging from the serial number, that it was manufactured in the 1930s. Vintage brunton company international model pocket transit. Hudsons original pocket transit serial number compilation. Brunton pocket transit and compass and ball and socket. On this page are links to some key brunton pocket transit resources. Brunton f5009 geo pocket transit is the newest and most advanced transit compass, incorporating suggestions and ideas from professionals that make this the ultimate tool for their use. For mapping, there is one type of compass that is simultaneously simple but complex, and particularly usefulthe brunton pocket transit.
Accurate, reliable transits feature aluminum housings. It is also sometimes known as a natural sine compass. In addition to the many special features mentioned, every 5006lm pocket transit comes complete with a comprehensive compass instruction book and leather case. Download brunton outback operation manual manualslib. Geo transit geological transits brunton made in usa. Rotate the pocket transit so the flat cover side faces up, and the small window is positioned away from you. Brunton geotransit operators manual pdf download manualslib. Brunton f5010 geo pocket transit is the most modern and sophisticated transit compass. The lid of the instrument, hinged at south and provided with sight line and small hole, serves as the second sight. I am writing this post to see if i can find someone who can direct me to a website or other source of information that could possibly tell me more about this.
Avoid impacts, dropping, extreme temperatures, store in its case and the brunton pocket transit will perform. Traditional suspension offers excellent performance when used within a balancing region. Brunton classic compass user manual pdf download manualslib. Instruments used to determine direction have evolved over the years. Vintage brunton geo pocket transit compass, 0360 degree, with leather case. The geo pocket transit compass 0360 scale from brunton is a specially engineered analog navigation device built to deliver fast and accurate readings.
Brunton geotransit compass operators manual pdf view. This special edition standard transit comes with a custom product serial number xxx of 125, a stamped leather case, and a certificate of authenticity. Operating instructions and pdf manual for use brunton international pocket transit. Use the brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclina tion of objects, percent grade, slopes, height of objects and for. Transit manual transit manual 2020 geo transit manual. Dec 24, 2016 i recently acquired a mid1900s copy of ainsworths brunton pocket transit owners manual. Ainsworth 1957 brunton pocket transit owners manual a pdf of the 1957 version of the owners manual that was included with every pocket transit sold. Feb 07, 2016 i recently acquired a mid1900s copy of ainsworths brunton pocket transit owners manual.
Product details innovative dualaxis, hollow hinge allows for intuitive, efficient, accurate measurements of planes, lines, bearings, and vertical angles. Axis transit manual 2020 geo lite transit manual 2020 navigation. The brunton pocket transit is not only a compass, it combines a surveyors compass, prismatic compass, clinometer, hand level and a plumb into a single instrument. Brunton inductiondamped standard pocket transit, azimuth.
Brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclina tion of objects, percent. The axis was invented by geologists for geologists and features a significant new twist on the pocket transit that is designed especially for easier geological measurements. Usps priority mail please contact for availability of other preferred shipping method free domestic shipping. I recently acquired a mid1900s copy of ainsworths brunton pocket transit owners manual. Repair service brunton s repair department is capable of handling repairs, or conversions of any genuine brunton pocket, or geo transits. The included case is pretty cheap, but okay considering the price. Brunton compro pocket transit international compass with 0360 degree scale.
Axis pocket transit geological transits brunton made in usa. The most basic instrument for determining direction is, of course, the compass. Introduction to the brunton compass geo420k, lab 1. Brunton transit instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Periodic maintenance and calibration is highly recommended and will prolong the life of your pocket transit. Your brunton pocket transit is ideally suited for this job, since it is essentially the same instrument used by geologists, mining engineers for each azimuth. Included with this manual was a 1957 price list and the prices it shows makes for some fun comparisons to prices today. Cave survey brunton pocket transit user guide youtube. The brunton international pocket transit model 5005lm scaled in quad 090 degrees, dust and waterproof, aluminum metal case, and comes with leather pouch. The goal is to build a database of serial numbers and descriptions that will permit other pocket transit owners to determine the manufacture date of their instruments. Even though all brunton pocket t ransits are made to be. Btcmint5006lmkit1 brunton international pocket transit pro compass, 0360 degrees 5006lm w brunton ball and socket mount 3040, mpn.
Get the best deals on brunton pocket transit when you shop the largest online selection at. Helper, jackson school of geosciences, ut austin introduction to the brunton compass geo420k, lab 1. This is the latest english version of the transit manual. Pocket transit serial number project this link is to a pdf version of william j. Introduction to the brunton compass and compass surveys. All transits come with a protective leather case, perfect for carrying your brunton in the field.
Designed with durability in mind, the hardanodized finish resists scratches and dents to keep your transit looking brand new. This 5006lm model utilizes an international suspension needle, and is housed in an almost indestructable cast aluminum body, instead of the. Even though all brunton pocket transits are made to be rugged, durable and withstand the rigor associated with outdoor use, care must be taken to assure longlife of your instrument. The m2 compass is the military version of the brunton pocket transit. While the content is agreed, it might still be subject to minor linguistic improvements to be completed by january 2021. Each of these special features helps to increase the accuracy of your measurements. View and download brunton cadet user manual online. This listing is for a vintage brunton company international model pocket transit circa 2000.
After obtaining a patent for his new compass in 1894, brunton soon had a compass that was widely used throughout the world, in only a matter of a few years. I highly recommend this as a functional geological transit for the field. When the greatest accuracy is required, mount the pocket transit on a brunton nonmagnetic tripod using brunton. If you read that instruction pdf for the brunton that i provided in my answer to outwackbacks question, it will show exactly how the brunton and the chinese transit s functions operate. This configuration of the transit series uses a single rareearth magnet to resist demagnetization and provides fast readings due to its relative magnetic strength. From this point forward, description of pocket transit use will involve the 0. Even though all brunton pocket t ransits are made to be rugged, durable and withstand. Included in this purchase is the brunton international, 0360 degree f5006lm. Brunton international pocket transit compass brunton 5005lm.
All brunton pocket transits are handbuilt and pass a rigorous 100% quality assurance inspection for 12 accuracy, both vertically and horizontally. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a type of precision compass made by brunton. This is the small manual that was included with every pocket transit sold. It was issued originally with a good quality leather case but more recently comes with a plastic case, as discussed on the olivedrab.
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