SVBONY

INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
1 - lmportant lnformation

Congratulations en your purchase of the fines! pocket transit instrument in the

e Svbony Pocket Transit is not jusi a compass. lt combines a surv­

s oompass, prismatic compass, clinometer, hand leve! and a plumb into a

· strument. Use the Svbony Pocket Transit to measure azimuth (compass

bea · ), vertical angles, inclination of objects, percent grade, slopes, height of

o jects and fer leveling.

Even though all Svbony Pocket Transits are made to be rugged, durable and with­

stand the rigor associated with outdoor use, care mus! be taken to assure long-lite

o your instrument. Avoid impacts, dropping,

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the Svbony Pocket Transit will perform.

l 1 Opeoiog Ibe Pocket Icaosit

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Rotate the pocket transit until the flat cover faces

up, and the small window is positioned away from

you. Unlatch the cover from the base. (Fig 1 )

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1 2 Pcatediog Ibe Micw You

While in storage, Svbony recommends placing

the pocket transit in the case, with the base against the closing snap.

1 3 Plred Beadiog

Why are EAST & WEST switched?

Because the pocket transit is a direct reading compass. Read azimuth dlrectty where

the needle points on the graduated circle.

With the..laq¡e sight toward the object, read azimuth directly where the..llOC!h end of the

needle points. (Fig 2)

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With the .smalJ sight toward the object, read azimuth directly where the.saulh end of the

needle points. (Fig 3)

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Orientation provides a description of importan! pocket transit parts. A detaied desaip­

tion of its operation is provided throughout the manual.

2 1 NNdlt Cflg 4)

The needle is induction damped, which allows the needle to seek magnetic north and

come to a complete rest in a minimum amount of time, without a,:;onq de!,adation.

2 2 Graduated Clcclt CElp 4)

In combination with the needle, the 1 º graduated cirde allows accurate 1 / 2º azimuth

readings on both the Degree ( o· through 360º ) and Quadrant (Oº through 90º )

graduated circies.

2 3 Z,ro P!o (flg 4)

The zero pin is the pointer used for magnetic dedination adjuslmenl no aqustment is

necessary, the pin should poinl al O• .

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2 4 1 acge Sigbt w/ Peep Sigbt IEig 4)

The large sight and the attached peep sight are used for precise azimuth measurement.

2 S Srnall Sigbt IEig 4)

Attached to the cover, the small sight is used for precise bearing and inclination sighting.

2 6 Mirroc IEig 4)

Located on the inside of the cover, the mirror and mirror center line are used for

accurate azimuth measurements, when using the transit as a prismatic compass.

2. 7 Round Level (Fig 4)

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Use íhe round 'evel to level !he

pocket transit for azimuth mea­

surement.

2.8 Vernier (Fig 4)

The adjustable vernier is used

in inclination measurements.

2 9 Long Level (Fig 4)

The long level for inclination

measurement. Adjust the long

level using the vernier adjust­

ment - 2.11.

2.10 Circle Adjusting Screw (Fig 5)

With a screw driver, rotate the graduated circle by turning the circle adjusting screw.

2.11 Vernier Adjustment (Fig 5)

Use the vernier adjustment to adjust the vernier and long level for inclination

measurements.

2.12 Ball & Socket Tripod Mount (Fig 5)

2.13 Alidade Mount ífig 5)

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3 -- Magnetic Declination

The isogonic chart shows North America, only. Use an isogonic True North

chart, or curren\ United States Geological Survey (USGS), Bureau

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of Land Management (BLM), or another map to determine mag­

netic declination al your position. Declination can be east, west

or even O' from your current position . At O' declination, true

north and

Example:
magnetic north are aligned.

lf magnetic declination al your position is 15º east.

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then magnetic north is 15 º east of true geographic north. Fig re Your Position

7 displays true geographic north and magnetic north, as indicated

Figure 7

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in the legends of USGS and BLM maps.

Most maps use true north as a reference. When adjustment far magnetic declination is

complete, azimuth readings will be with respect to true north, same as tbe map.

To adjust far magnetic declination, rotate the graduated circle by turning the circle adju­

sting screw. Begin with the zero pin at Oº Far East declination, rotate graduated circle

clockwise from the zero pin. (Fig 8A) Far West declination, rotate graduated circle

counterclockwiss (Fig 88) lf magnetic declination is Oº no adjustment is necessary.

(Fig 8C)

1 Figure BA 1 1 Figure BB 1 1 Figure BC I

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15° East 15° West Oº

Declination Declination D.eclination

4 -- Azimuth Measurement

Azimuth is a term used far direction. Azimuth is normally measured clockwise, in degrees

with true north being Oº Bearing is a term afien used when measuring with a quadrant

type instrument. From this point forward, description of pocket transit use will involve the

Oº through 360º graduated circle, and assume the pocket transit is adjusted far magnetic

declination. Example of Azimuth: 11 a mountain is directly east of your position, the azi­

muth from your position to the mountain is 90º lf the mountain is directly south of your

position. it would be al 180º.

Caution: The magnetic needle is highly sensitive. When sighting an azimuth, keep the

pocket transit away from magnetic materials. such as watches, belt buckles,

rings, knives, cigarette lighters, etc.

4 . 1 . a Using "N" End of Needle

This method is afien used when the object lies as

muchas 45º above, or 15º below the observer.

1. Hold transit waist high and in your lefl hand.

2. Open cover toward your body to approximately 45º

3. Open large sight, until perpendicular to the body.

(Fig 9)

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4. Press left forearm against your waist and steady

with right hand.

5. Level compass using round bubble level.

6. Look into the mirror, and bisect the large sight and the object

with mirror center line. (Fig 10)

• Check that bubble is centered in round bubble level.

7. Read azimuth where the "N" end o! needle points at the

graduated circle.

lf object is more than 45º above you, open mirror further toward

your body, and adjust large sight so that it lea ns over the bottom

case. Then repeat the procedures described in 4 . 1 . a .

4.1.b Using "S" End of Needle

Use this method when object is more than 15º below the

observer.

1. Hold transit waist high and in your left hand.

2. Open cover away from your body to approximately 45º from

level. (Fig 1 1 )

3. Open large sight, until it leans over the body at approximately 45º (Fig 1 1 )

4. Press left forearm against your waist and steady with right hand.

5. Level compass using round bubble level. ""

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6. Look jusi over the large sight, and at the object ..,;

through window opening on mirror. (Fig 11) ��

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• Adjust mirror and large sight so the image o! �:

the large peep sight are bisected by the mirror �

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center line. . . · · <..:_�-� · �

• Check that bubble ts centered in round bubble s

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7. Read azimuth where the "S" end o! needle .• "

points at the graduated circle. (Fig 12) ,' · , .:>

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4.2 Using as a Prismatic Compass -

Occasionally, objects may interfere with sighting

using methods previously mentioned, or user may

encounter circumstances which require the transit

be held at eye-level to sight an object. 11 this

is the case, follow the procedures below.

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1. Open cover away from your body to approximately 45º and open small sight. (Fig13)

2. Lift large sight until perpendicular to the body, or leans

slighUy away from the base. (Fig 13)

3. Hold instrument at eye-level, with large sight toward you.

4. ign large sight and small sight on top of the cover with

object.

• OR - Sight object through the lower portion of large

sight and the window in the mirror.

5. Level round bubble level in the reflection of the mirror.

6. Read azimuth in the reflection of the mirror, where the

"S" end of needle points at the graduated circie.

5 - Vertical & Percent Grade Measurement

The Brunton Pocket Transit is capable of measuring vertical angles with accuracy better

than 1 º with readings to 10 minutes. lt can also display percent grade, without any

calculation.

The bottom scale is incremented from Oº

to 90º and is used for vertical inclination.

The scale on the vernier is also used for

vertical (inclination)measurement, but it is

incremented from O to 60minutes. (Fig

14) Closer to the center. the second scale

increments from 0% to 100%. This scale

is the percent grade scale.

5 1 lnclination and Percent Grade Using Tripod

Use a tripod, or unipod for greatest inclination -�---------�

accuracy possible. 1 Figure 15

1 . With pocket transit attached to the tripod

using the ball and socket mount, tilt the

head 90º.(Fig 15)

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3. Align sights with object behind transit. / / \ , ··S.

(Fig 15)

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4. Adjust vernier until bubble is centered in long level.

5. Read inclination al vemier's center line from

the degree scale -- 26º(Fig 16)

5.1.a -- lnclination to the nearest 30 minutes

When 30 minute readable accuracy is required,

use the vernier scale (0--60 min. with 10 min.

increments).

1. Read inclination at vernier' s center line - -

26º+ ??.

2. Find minutes by determining whether the 30 or 60 min. line is closest to a degree

marking.

• A Loupe or magnifier may be required.

Since the 30 minute line is closest, the total angle is 26º + 30º (26º30' or 26.50º)

5.1.b -- Percent Grade

When percent grade is required use the percent scale directly above the vernier.

1. Read nearest percent grade al the vemier's center line -- 50%. (Fig 16)

For greater accuracy, ca/cu/ate the percent grade using the following equation.

Percent Grade = [ tan(8) x 100 ]

.Measure the -angle of inclination, e = 26.5º Then calculate the tangen! of 26.5º

using a calcu)ator. Finally, move the decimal two places to the right (multiply

by 100).

� Tan( 26.5º = .499 = 49.9% Grade

5 2 lnclination Using Prismatic Compass

The pocket transit can also measure angles of

inclination without a tripod.

1 . Open small sight and large sight as far as

possible .

2. Flip peep sight up on large sight, .

3. Position Cover to approximately 45º

4. With large sight pointing toward you, position .____...,__,_ __,____,

transit al eye-level with cover open to the left. (Fig 1 7 )

5. Sight object behind transit, aligning small sight,

window and peep sight with object.

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6. In mirror, adjust ve ier until bubble in long level is centered.

5. Read inclination or percent grade at vemier's center line.

5.2.a Height Measurement Using Vertical Angles

1. Sight inclination, as described in section 5.2.

2. Apply height calculation as shown in Figure 18A or 188.

� Do not calculate tangent of an angle by adding tangents of two smaller

angles.

Height Measurement on Height Measurement on

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Height = (TanA + TanB) x Distance Height = (TanA - TanB) x Dlstance

Example: A = 36º,B = 10°& Distance = 50 ft. Example: A = 38°, B = 10°& Distance = 75 ft.

Height = (Tan(36º ) + Tan (10°)) x 50. Height = (Tan(38°) - Tan (10°))} x 75.

Height = (.727 + .176) x 50 Height = (.78t - .176) x 75

Height = (.903) x 50 Height = (.605) x 75

Height = 45.15 11. = 45. Height = 45.38 11. = 45.

Example: Tan(60º) "F- Tan(30º) + Tan(30º) Find Tan(60º) from a table, use a

calculator, or step back until angle of inclination is less than 45º

5.2.b Height Measurements Using % Grade

J Figure 19A 1 � J Figure 198

Htlght = (A + B) X Distante Holght = (A - B) X Oillanco

Example: A = 72.7%. B = 17.6% & Distance = 50 ft. Exampie: A = 78.1%, B = 17.6% & Distance = 75 ft.

Height = (72.7% + 17.6%)) x so• Height = (78.1% - 17.6%) x 75º

Height = (.903) X 50º Height = (.605) x 75º

Htlght = 45 . 1 5 11 . = 45º Htight = 45.38 ft. = 45º

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6 - Compass Use with a Topographic Map

1. Sight % Grade using level or sloping ground. same as in Figures 1 SA & 188.

2. Apply height calculation, as show in figures 19A & 198.

A United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic map is a 2-dimensional drawing

of 3-dimensional terrain. Hills, valleys, ridges, ciiffs and other terrain are represented

through a series of contour lines. Each line represents constan! elevation in feet or me­

ters above sea level. Find the contour interval in the legend of the topo-map. With

practice, you'II begin to recognize contours, labeling and identify passable routes.

6 1 Map Azjmuth
1 . On the topo-map, place a .point. at a starting position and an .X. at a destination.

2. Draw a line connecting both marks.

3. At the starting position, draw a true north

line. (Fig20)

• Use true north indicator in the legend, or the

edge of printed topo-map for reference.

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4. Using a protractor, find the angle from the

starting position to the destination . . X ..

Remember, the true north line is Oº

From the start position in the field, sight

azimuth deterrnined from the map, and you will be facing the destination. See

section, 4-Azimuth Measurement , for help.

6.2 Triangulation

Triangulation is a method used to find

your approximate position, using a com­

pass anda map. Make sure the pocket

transit is adjusted for magnetic declination

1. ldentify three landmarks in the field,

that you can identify on a topo-map.

2. Sight an azimuth to each land mark

and document.

3. Draw an azimuth line on the map

for each azimuth.

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4. Your position is the small triangle, or position formed by the intersection of the

lhrNlines. (Fig 2 )

The transit can be used as a level. to run

level lines, or to delsrmine points of eleva­

tion which is 1he sarne as 1he users eyes.

1 . Adjust Vernier to Oº inclination, using

1he leY8r on the back of 1he body.

2. Place transit on its side, on an object,

or use 1he tripod. (Fig 22)

3. Tllt insllument untit 1he bubble is cente

1he long level.

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1. Suspend 1he transit in an open position

from 1he large peep sight. (Fig 22)

2. Use 1he small sight as 1he pointer.

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1º-57.29 10º-5.671 19º-2.904 28º-1.881 37°-1.327

2-28.64 11-5.145 20-2.747 29-1.804 38-1.280

3-19.08 1 2 - 4 . 705 21-2.605 30-1.732 39-1.235

4-14.30 13-4.331 22-2.475 31-1.664 40-1.192

5-11.43 14-4.011 23-2.356 32-1.600 41-1.150

6-9.514 15-3.732 24-2.246 33-1.540 42-1.111

7-8.144 16-3.487 25-2.145 34-1.483 43-1.072

8-7.115 17-3.217 26-2.050 35-1.428 44-1.036

9-6.314 18-3.078 27-1.963 36-1.376 45-1.000

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