Small and clear, the 7dnl is a great baseplate map compass for any adventure. It is an accurate and convenient instrument for topographic and preliminary surveys of all kinds. So right from the start brunton compasses have been a focus for this. Brunton compass 8099 instruction manual 36 pages brunton compass 8099 instruction manual 49 pages, 1. The international pocket transit compass 0 360 scale from brunton is a specially engineered analog navigation device built to deliver accurate readings in any hemisphere. Brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical.
Partially inspired by the ease and freedom of our doubleback task light, the watch band compass is equipped with a rubberized loop that wraps around nearly any size watch band, and fastens to an advanced plastic anchor for durability and support. Brunton pocket transit and compass and ball and socket. Brunton conventional pocket transit professional compasses. The brunton is used for preliminary surveys, road layouts. May 25, 2010 brunton 9030 compass, courtesy brunton. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a precision compass made by brunton, inc. However, there were some other features that just make this a killer compass in my opinion. All items show a little normal wear from use in the iron mining industry. Introduction to the brunton compass and compass surveys. Incorporating more than 100 years of excellence in navigation instruments, this compass is built for. Ive had my brunton pocket transit sort of a combination of compass, survey instrument, and signal mirror for close to 20 years. View and download brunton truarc user manual online. Brunton developed a new compass that was more compact than other equipment at the time, yet just as precise and capable on the trails. Step action 1 open the compass so that the cover is fully extended.
Objectives at the end of this lecture you should be able to. Brunton 7dnl baseplate map compass with declination scale. Use the brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclina tion of objects, percent grade, slopes, height of objects and for leveling. Make sure direction of travel arrow points towards your destination. Brunton omnisight instruction manual forestry suppliers. This configuration of the transit series uses a single rareearth magnet to resist demagnetization and provides fast readings due to its relative magnetic strength. Rotate capsule until n on graduation ring point towards north on the map. It includes a declination scale and inch and millimeter scales on the baseplate. The needles reduced center of gravity is designed to reduce needle dip when used. User manuals, brunton compass operating guides and service manuals. Always check the functionality of the compass before using it in the field. Introduction to the brunton compass jackson school of. Lietz 802651 pocket transit w leather belt case, orig. Compass must be horizontal bulls eye bubble centered.
A highly magnified ten times magnification, precisely ground sighting lens with a diopter sight allows compass estimations to 0. Navigation instructions for utm roamer scales compass pocket guide transit manual geo transit manual axis transit manual truarc manual truarc 8010 luminous manual 9077 lensatic compass 58ce rally. Compasses final as of march 19, 2006 compleat surveyor. The pocket transit also incorporates a sight vane that improves the accuracy of handheld readings and forms a longer sight baseline when the instrument is mounted on a tripod for more accuracy. Place compass on map with edge along desired line of travel. A 200ft lietz utility fiberglass tape, graduated in feet and. Place the side of the compass flat against the plane. Nov 23, 2011 40b building upon the success of the original 8096 adventure race compass, the new 40b boasts the brunton o. In the previous lecture you learned how to plot basic. Thank you for purchasing your brunton omnisight compass. View and download brunton cadet user manual online. Compass use congratulations on purchasing a brunton map compass, an easy to use, reliable navigation tool. Read the dip directly from the scale in the compass.
Check compass housing northsouth lines are parallel to map meridians. The table below lists the steps to perform the centerhold technique. Brunton compass 8097 instruction manual 17 pages, 0. Compass brunton classic manual 4 pages compass brunton eclipse 8099 instruction manual 36 pages compass brunton eclipse 8097 instruction manual.
It contains detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and repair of the compass m2, supplementary to those in field and technical manuals prepared for the using arm. Brunton 15tdcl but i also like the cammenga because ive used it a lot. All items are in good usable working condition and are in almost new condition, mirror is bright, like new, compass case and sighting arms are tight, all adjustments work, level vials are full of fluid. Still featuring the three clinometers system, combined clear base plate for mapping and mirror for sighting, and a round level bubble for more accurate measurements, the 70m has been fitted with the new brunton o. This compass comes with an lanyard for exterior backpack attachment. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a. The geo pocket transit compass 0360 scale from brunton is a specially engineered analog navigation device built to deliver fast and accurate readings.
Making sure that the edge of the compass stays in contact with the plane youre measuring. Mar 29, 2011 however, there were some other features that just make this a killer compass in my opinion. May 31, 2017 this feature is not available right now. The orientation of a line, in the direction that it is inclined. A classic scouting compass with modern updates, the brunton truarc 3 compass offers nofrills reliability that makes it an essential for any foray into the great outdoors. For these measurements we will use a brunton compass like the one you see in the pictures above. Unlike most modern compasses, the brunton pocket transit utilizes magnetic induction damping rather than fluid to damp needle oscillation. Mar 02, 2011 brunton 15tdcl sighting compass philip werner vintage backpacking gear i switched from a simple suunto a10 base plate compass to a brunton 15tdcl sighting compass last year because i wanted a compass that was more robust for bushwhacking, backpacking in open country across scotland, and for avalanche prediction in new hampshires white mountains.
This configuration of the transit series uses long bar alnico v magnets to resist demagnetization and quickly align with magnetic north. Explore the pros and cons from people who have experience and knowledge using each. Inside the users manual back page is a lifetime warranty that is extended to the original purchaser for as long as brunton makes the geo compass. The compass itself is made up of brass and aluminium these being materials that will not affect the magnetized compass needle. Compass, m2 19420814 this manual is published for the information and guidance of ordnance maintenance personnel. It combines a surveyors compass, prismatic compass, clinometer, hand level and a plumb into a single instrument. A lot of people have seen the really cheap knockoffs and disregard it as. Introduction to the brunton compass geo420k, lab 1. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. Brunton compass 8096 instruction manual 27 pages, 0. Brunton transit compass manual brunton transit compass manual 15tdcl compass pdf manual download. 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.
Get brunton nomad v2 digital compass owners manual. I switched from a simple suunto a10 base plate compass to a brunton 15tdcl sighting compass last year because i wanted a compass that was more robust for bushwhacking, backpacking in open country across scotland, and for avalanche prediction in new hampshires white mountains while the a10 has been an old friend, i felt that the brunton had some more advanced capabilities that would. Use the brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclina brunton transit compass instruction manual pdf view download instruction manual of brunton transit compass for free or view it online on. Brunton recommends you read and understand the basic navigational skills outlined in this instruction pamphlet before going afield. Strike with a quadrant compas s to measure the strike of a plane, h old the edge of the compass against the plane to be measured. Large antique military compass lietz company san francisco. Brunton 15tdcl sighting compass section hikers backpacking blog. Brunton is well known throughout the world for the exceptional quality of their outdoors and camping gear, but not everyone knows that brunton compasses started it all. Page 1 if you are using a brunton compass that has a sighting mirror, adjust the mirror so that it reflects the entire compass dial as you look across the figure 7c base plate. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a type of precision find brunton compass instructions shop. Customer feedback is a great way to look at various compasses from brunton easy and quick. This compass was marked with brunton name and logo. The brunton pocket transit incorporates a highly accurate mirror compass, level and clinometer that reads in both degrees and percent of slope. Sometimes it is easier to put your field book against the outcrop and then the compass against the book to get a smoother andor a larger surface.
The instrument was patented in 1894 by a canadianborn geologist named david w. Compass brunton geotransit operators manual brunton transit compasses. Congratulations on your purchase of the finest pocket transit instrument in the world. This auction is for one, lietz pocket transit with original leather case. Today, brunton produces a wide arrange of products from compasses to portable power to optics, and maintains their head office in riverton, wyoming, usa. In order to measure the strike, place the side or edge of the compass against the plane of the outcrop. A brunton compass, properly known as the brunton pocket transit, is a type of precision compass made by brunton, inc. Navigation instructions for utm roamer scales compass pocket guide transit manual geo transit manual axis transit manual truarc manual truarc 8010 luminous manual 9077 lensatic compass 58ce rally compass instructor kit student workbook instructor kit instructors study guide instruments omnisight omnislope adc pr. This warranty instructs you to fill out and send the accompanying registration form to brunton. 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.
In fact, i purchased and promptly replaced another brand of compass with this brunton when i saw the brunton in use at a mountaineers workshop. Brunton pocket transit and compass and ball and socket mount. Owners purchase record san francisco state university. Brunton and his compass from the aspen times, august 4, 2010.
After divestiture, brunton closed out its nexus and elite compass lines and discontinued the brunton 54lu compass, all of which were relabeled silva of sweden products. Its served me well, but alas, it cant stand up to the abuse a 2 and a 5 year old dish out. Use the brunton pocket transit to measure azimuth compass bearing, vertical angles, inclina. Brunton is an american company that started out in 1894 making precision compact pocket compasses for outdoorsmen of the day, that bested the bulky alternatives available at the time.
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