FX40 Handheld Primary Light
The next generation of handheld illumination

The Dive Rite FX40 Handheld Primary Light delivers a powerful 2400-lumen beam in a compact, meticulously engineered package that’s ready to take on your most challenging dives. Its tightly focused 4-degree beam cuts through darkness and murky conditions with pinpoint precision and allows for clear communication with your buddy in demanding technical environments. The streamlined piezo button ensures smooth operation with no moving parts. Built from CNC-machined aluminum with a hard type III anodized finish, the FX40 boasts a depth rating of 500 feet. Charging couldn’t be more convenient—just unscrew the back cap and plug in any compatible USB-C PD charging cable (no batteries ever need to come out). Comes with batteries, a soft elastic handmount plate with QRM mounting system, USB-C charging cable and 65 Watt charging block, and padded carrying case. The FX40 will be ready to go for your next underwater adventure. Made in the USA.
TECH SPECS
MODES
BATTERY STATUS
Note: Stated burn times indicate the length of time that the light will maintain continuous stable output at the specified mode. After this time, regardless of mode, the light will flash 3 times to indicate low battery and then automatically step down to low power mode. The light will continue to burn on low power for a minimum of 5 additional hours to allow safe completion of the dive and ensure that you are never left in the dark.
- LED: Cree XM-L2 U4 driven at 16 watts
- Light color temperature: 6500 Kelvin
- Beam angle: 6° spot
- Light Output and Burn Times:
| Power Mode | Lumen Output | Burn Time |
| Turbo | 2400 lumens | 90 min |
| High | 1200 lumens | 240 min |
| Medium | 490 lumens | 600 min |
| Low | 110 lumens | 48 hours |
- Batteries: Four Lithium Ion rechargeable 18650 3500mAh protected-circuit
- 3+ hour burn time after light output step down from full power
- Strobe cycle time: 100ms on / 900ms off
- Mount: Locking QRM (quick release) with soft hand mount
- Activation: Self-cleaning rotary magnetic on/off switch
- Size: 5.8 in. (15cm) length, 2.15 in. (5.5cm) diameter
- Weight: 1.25 lbs. (0.56kg)
- Buoyancy: 8 ounces (227g) negative in water
- Charging time: Up to 9 hours from complete discharge
- Depth rating: 500 feet (152m)
- Compliance: RoHS compliant
- Made in the USA
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