Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A

Name: Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A
Brand: Fantasea
SKU: 6621
Price: 169.95 USD
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Product Information

The Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A is an optional pre-dive vacuum test and leak detector system that confirms the watertight seal of an underwater camera housing before a dive and monitors that seal with a moisture sensor during the dive. It is rated to 100 meters (330 feet) and runs on a 3.7V 110mAh lithium rechargeable battery with a battery life of approximately 4 days.

Who it is for

This system is built for underwater photographers and videographers who use a housing equipped with an M16 port and want an added layer of confidence that the housing seal is intact before descending, along with an audio and visual alarm if moisture is detected during the dive. It requires self installation inside the housing.

Key details

Depth rated to 100 meters / 330 feet
Vacuum valve material: black anodized aluminum alloy
Moisture sensor material: flexible printed circuit board
Battery: 3.7V 110mAh lithium rechargeable, approximately 4 days battery life
Charging port: 5V micro-USB, approximately 45 minute charging duration
Vacuum analysis duration: 4 minutes
Alarm: audio and visual (LED)
Weight including all system components: 30.2 g / 1.06 oz

Compatibility and sizing

The Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A can be installed inside Fantasea housings equipped with an M16 port, as well as housings from other brands that feature an M16 port with a thread type compatible with the vacuum valve, sufficient internal space for all system components, and a transparent area through which the LED indicator can be observed. Fantasea FA6500 housings with a serial number between 187402 and 187617 require a Fantasea M16 Coarse to Fine Thread Insert Converter to accommodate this system.

What's in the box

Vacuum valve
Vacuum pump
Wrench
Double-sided stickers
Main PC board
Signal board
Moisture sensor
Cabled LED indicator
2 connection cables

DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Fantasea dealer and a dive shop in Irvine, California, serving divers since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or chat with us if you have questions about fit or compatibility with your housing.

⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the battery last on the Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A?

The system runs on a 3.7V 110mAh lithium rechargeable battery with a battery life of approximately 4 days. It recharges through a 5V micro-USB port in approximately 45 minutes, so it can be topped off between dives or overnight.

Can I install the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A myself?

Yes, the system requires self installation inside a compatible M16-port housing. General installation guidance is provided in the product manual, though consulting an authorized Fantasea dealer before installing is recommended for guidance specific to your housing model.

Will the M16A work with a non-Fantasea housing?

It can work with other brands' housings if the M16 port's thread type matches the vacuum valve, the housing has enough internal space for all system components without interfering with operation, and there is a transparent area to observe the LED indicator.

Do Fantasea FA6500 housings need an extra part to use this system?

FA6500 housings with a serial number between 187402 and 187617 require a Fantasea M16 Coarse to Fine Thread Insert Converter installed on the housing's M16 port before the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System M16A can be accommodated. Contact an authorized Fantasea dealer to order this converter.

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Depth rating	100 meters / 330 feet
Vacuum valve material	Black anodized aluminum alloy
Moisture sensor material	Flexible printed circuit board
Battery	3.7V 110mAh lithium rechargeable
Charging port	5V micro-USB
Charging duration	Approx. 45 minutes
Battery life	Approx. 4 days
Alarm type	Audio and visual (LED)
Vacuum analysis duration	4 minutes
Vacuum valve dimensions	24 x 35 mm / 0.94 x 1.38 in (D x L)
Main PC board dimensions	28 x 18 x 7 mm / 1.1 x 0.7 x 0.27 in (L x W x H)
Signal board dimensions	30 x 14 x 7 mm / 1.18 x 0.55 x 0.27 in (L x W x H)
Connection cable length	140 mm / 5.51 in (long) or 75 mm / 2.95 in (short)
Weight (all components)	30.2 g / 1.06 oz