Exclusive U.S. Distributor - Apollo Design Technology

Exclusive U.S. Distributor

Table Of Contents 

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2 

Product Description ........................................................................................ 2 

Safety Information and Symbols .................................................................... 2 

Security Advice ............................................................................................ 3 

Protection from Eye Injury ............................................................................ 3 

Protection from Electric Shock ..................................................................... 3 

Protection from Fire ...................................................................................... 4 

Protection from Injury and Damage .............................................................. 4 

Health Advice ................................................................................................... 5 

Functional Advice ............................................................................................ 5 

Environmental Advice .................................................................................... 5 

LED Lifetime Advice ........................................................................................ 5 

Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 5 

Getting started (IP65 Version only) ................................................................ 6 

Making Internal Connections ....................................................................... 6 

Indoor/Outdoor Conversion (Diagram) ......................................................... 8 

Internal Connections (Diagram) ................................................................... 9 

Getting started changing the lens panel (only if required) .........................10 

Lens panel change (Diagram) .....................................................................11 

Getting started (IP20 & IP65 Version) ............................................................12 

Choosing a Location ...................................................................................12 

Secure Mounting .........................................................................................12 

Making AC Power Connections ...................................................................13 

Making DMX Control Connections (Diagram) .............................................14 

Operation/User Interface (Diagram) ..............................................................14 

Operation Modes ............................................................................................15 

“ST” Static Color Mode ..............................................................................15 

“C” Color Mode ..........................................................................................15 

“SP” Switch / Strobe Mode.........................................................................16 

“FP” Fade Patterns Mode ...........................................................................17 

“SLA” DMX Slave Mode .............................................................................17 

“GDMX” General DMX Mode .....................................................................18 

“CBAL” Color Balance Mode .....................................................................19 

“EDIT” Edit Settings Mode ................................................................... 20-21 

Maintenance ................................................................................................... 21 

Technical Data ............................................................................................... 21 

Standards ....................................................................................................... 22 

Warranty ......................................................................................................... 22 

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Exclusive U.S. Distributor 

Introduction 

Dear customer, 

Congratulations on the purchase of the Multispot HP3-90 from Apollo. Apollo is the US 

exclusive distributor for Multiform, a leading global manufacturer of professional lighting 

equipment with decades of experience in design, production, and quality assurance. 

To meet your requirements, this unit has been designed and built to the highest standards 

to assure you have made a sound investment. To take full advantage of all possibilities 

and for your own safety and the safety of your environment, please read these operating 

instructions carefully before you start using the unit. 

Product Description 

The Multispot HP3-90 is a high-power DMX-controlled LED light source for both indoor 

and outdoor applications, ranging from architectural illumination to stage lighting. This 

fixture has been designed for flexibility and reliability, including various connection options 

and an advanced cooling system that allow for longer LED lifetime. 

Safety Informaton 

Read the safety precautions in this chapter before installing, 

powering up, operating or servicing this device. Failure to do 

so may void the product warranty, and releases the manufacturer 

and distributor from all product liability. 

Symbols used in this manual 

The following symbols are used to identify important safety information on the product 

and in this manual: 

WARNING! Read manual before installation, operation or servicing. 

WARNING! Safety hazard. Risk of injury or death. 

WARNING! Hazardous voltage. Risk of severe or fatal electric shock. 

WARNING! Shock hazard. Equipment must be properly grounded. 

WARNING! Hot surface. Risk of skin burn or skin irritation. 

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WARNING! Fire hazard. 

WARNING! LED light emission. Risk of eye injury. 

Security Advice Before Use 

General advice: 

1. Read this manual completely before using the product. 

2. Keep this manual in your records for future reference. 

3. Follow all instructions printed in this manual, otherwise 

warranty may become void. 

4. Follow all printed safety advice on the device. 

5. Carry this product with care. Dropping or heavy vibration may 

damage this product mechanically and/or electrically. 

6. The manufacturer and distributor take no responsibility for injury 

or damage caused by not following the safety precautions and 

instructions printed within this manual and on the device. 

Protection From Eye Injury 

1. Warning: Depending on the configuration of the device, this device 

reaches the limits of IEC/EN62471 Group 2 and may extend into 

Group 3. 

2. To avoid eye injury, do not look into the beam from a distance 

of less than 28’ (8.5m) from the front surface of the fixture without 

protective eyewear such as shade-5 welding goggles. At greater 

distances, light output is harmless to the naked eye provided that 

the eye’s natural aversion response is normal. 

3. Do not view the beam directly with optical instruments such as 

magnifiers, telescopes, binoculars or similar optical instruments 

that may concentrate the light output. 

4. Ensure that during setup and DMX programming, no persons are 

within 28’ (8.5m) of the device’s front surface to avoid accidental 

exposure to the light beam. 

Protection From Electric Shock: 

1. Only connect this unit to a mains socket outlet with protective earth 

connection, ground-fault (earth-fault) and overload protection. 

2. When removing the AC power cord from an AC power outlet, grip 

the plug. Never pull on the cable only. To disconnect the unit from 

AC power, remove the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. 

Do not disconnect the unit from AC power using the locking power 

connector. The locking power connector does not have a breaking 

capacity, i.e. the locking power connector should not be connected 

or disconnected under load or when live. 

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3. Disconnect the unit from AC power before cleaning. 

Use a smooth and dry cloth only for cleaning. 

4. Do not submerge unit in liquid. 

5. If unit is not converted to comply with IP65 rating, do not expose 

this unit to any dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place 

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the unit. Do not operate 

this unit near open water or in high humidity. 

6. Choose the position of the AC cord according to the lowest risk of 

damage by foot traffic or rolling equipment. 

7. Do not open the unit for service. There are no user-serviceable 

parts inside. Warranty will be void in any case of unauthorized 

service by the user or other unauthorized persons. 

Protection From Fire: 

1. Take care to not place the unit near sources of heat (e.g. powerful 

amplifiers, fog machines). 

2. Allow at least 6” (15cm) between this unit and other devices or walls 

to allow for proper cooling. 

3. Take care to allow sufficient air convection in the unit’s environment 

to avoid overheating. Make sure air convection slots are not 

blocked. Do not operate this unit in environmental temperatures 

exceeding 105°F (40°C). 

4. Be sure unit is kept at least 30” (76cm) away from any flammable 

materials. 

5. Do not attach gel or diffusion directly to the LEDs or the front of 

the unit. 

6. To avoid overloading power, check the total maximum power of your 

AC wall outlet if you are using powerCON jumpers to daisy chain 

units together. 

7. When using powerCON jumpers to daisy chain units using the 

locking power outlet, do not connect more than 12 units together. 

Protection From Injury and Damage: 

1. Never use any accessories or modifications not authorized by the 

manufacturer of this unit. 

2. Choose a location for operation where the unit is protected from 

vibration and where a fixed mounting position is provided. In case of 

overhead-mounting, follow applicable rigging rules and regulations 

for rigging safety, including the use of an approved safety cable. 

3. The surface of the device may get hot during operation. Do not 

touch heat sink areas of the device during operation. Allow 30 

minutes of cool-down time after powering off before touching. 

4. If fluids have spilled into the unit when configured to IP20, 

immediately disconnect power to the unit and return the unit to 

Apollo for service. 

5. This unit has no user serviceable parts. If service is needed, return 

unit to Apollo for service. 

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Health advice 

This unit produces and absorbs electromagnetic radiation. The strength of radiation 

and the sensitivity for disturbing interference conforms to CE and FCC requirements. 

A corresponding sign is printed on the backside of the unit. Any change or modification 

may affect the behavior of the unit concerning electromagnetic radiation, and may cause 

non-conformity to CE requirements. The manufacturer takes no responsibility in this case. 

Functional advice 

This unit is immune to the presence of electromagnetic disturbances – both conducted 

and radiated - up to a certain level. Under peak conditions, the unit is classified to show 

a “class C” performance criteria and may encounter temporary degradation or loss of 

function. In such a case, disconnect the unit AC power from the unit and reconnect it 

again to recover. 

Environmental advice 

This unit is built to conform to the ROHS standards and the WEEE 

directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 

of the European Union. Under these regulations, the product shall 

not be discarded into regular garbage at the end of its life, but shall be returned 

to authorized recycling stations. It is highly recommended that North American users 

follow environmentally safe disposal/recycling practices. 

LED Lifetime advice 

LED lifetime is determined by the gradually declining brightness of an LED over time 

where, the point of 50% brightness reduction marks the defined end of its lifetime. The 

driving factor of this effect is the heat that the chip inside the LED is exposed to. While an 

LED may reach 100,000 hours under ideal circumstances, 

the real-world lifetime may only be 30,000 to 50,000 hours. This may be less if the LED is 

exposed to excessive heat, which can be caused by continuously running all LEDs inside 

this device at full power and/or operating the unit in high environmental temperatures. If 

improving the lifetime of the LED is a concern, keeping the operating temperature lower 

is advised. This may include forced air external cooling and/or the reduction of overall 

intensity. 

Unpacking 

Please check that the box contains the following items: 

Main parts: 1 Multispot HP3-90 LED main unit 

1 operation manual 

Accessory parts: 2 M6 security lugs 

1 power cable (IP20 unit only) 

If any part is missing, please contact your dealer immediately for replacement. 

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Getting started: IP65 version only 

Making Internal Connections 

Your Multiform HP fixture is available in several IP-65 versions. Please take note of the 

following precautions and instructions to ensure that it is done properly to avoid personal 

injury and/or damage to the unit. 

Reliability risk: Disassembling and reassembling the unit in an 

inappropriate manner may defeat the IP65 rating and may void the 

warranty if water intrudes into the unit. It is essential to follow the 

instructions to maintain the IP65 rating of the fixture and its product 

warranty. 

Safety risk: Be sure that the unit is disconnected from AC power 

before proceeding. This procedure requires opening the unit and 

exposure to AC electrical parts. If the internal wiring is improperly done 

or not completed, the safety of the whole installation where this unit is 

used may be endangered and a risk of fire is possible. Therefore, this 

procedure should only be carried out by qualified technicians with 

relevant experience in safe work methods for electrical equipment 

service and maintenance. DO NOT attempt if you do not have the 

applicable experience. Apollo does not assume any liability for life and 

assets if such unqualified attempt is made. 

Before opening the unit, please make sure that: 

• This procedure is only being carried out by a qualified technician with relevant 

experience in safe work methods for electrical equipment service and maintenance. 

• The unit is disconnected from any AC source. 

• The unit is completely dry, and has cooled down for at least 30 minutes after last 

operation. The unit should be at room temperature. 

• The location chosen to perform the work does not have more than 40% relative 

humidity and the temperature during the work does not exceed 105°F (40°C). 

This is important to avoid condensation inside of the unit if operated at lower 

temperatures. 

• The proper tools are used to disassemble and reassemble the unit to avoid any 

damage to the screws. A 4mm hex driver, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a 3/32” flat 

head screwdriver are required. 

• Tools with built-in torque measurement or other torque measurement devices are 

recommended to ensure that screws are fastened with the right amount of torque 

during reassembly. 

Permanent installations: 

For permanent installations, fixtures are shipped with IP-65 cable plates with water 

resistant cable glands. Cables are not included. Please take note of the following. 

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To ensure the IP65 rating of the fixture is maintained, the proper 

size cable must be used. 

• Rubber AC cable of at least 3x16AWG, with outer diameter of not less than .236” 

(6mm), and not more than .354” (9mm). 

• DMX signal cable, 2x22AWG twisted pair with shield, with outer diameter of not 

less than .236” (6mm), and not more than .354” (9mm). 

Reliability risk: Using cable material of unsuitable outer diameter or 

with insufficient flexibility of its outer jacket may defeat the IP65 rating 

of the fixture and may void any warranty. 

NOTE: If opting to not install cable in all 4 PG9 glands, it is necessary to install the 

rubber plugs in place of cable to maintain the IP65 rating. 3 pieces are provided for 

this purpose. 

Please follow the below step-by-step instructions to properly install the necessary 

cables. 

1. Place the unit on its front. Remove the 6 socket head caps screws 

that hold the rear cover of the power supply compartment. Set the 

screws aside, do not lose them. 

2. The PSU PCB and MCU PCB are attached to the rear cover. Carefully 

lift the cover straight up from the main unit. 

3. Gently turn the cover around. You will see two sets of wires in a white 

sleeve coming through a hole in the main body. Carefully unplug just 

these wires from the PSU PCB and MCU PCB. The cover and 

attached electronics should now be loose. 

4. Insert your cables through the PG9 glands mounted to the cover. 

Do not tighten the gland cover nuts yet so the cable can still 

slide through the glands. Pull enough cable through to allow 

preparation of the cable ends. 

5. AC cable preparation and installation: 

a. Remove 1 1/2” (38mm) of the outer jacket. 

b. Strip each wire 3/8” (9.5mm). 

c. Insert the AC leads into the screw terminal block on the PSU 

PCB. If connecting an output cable, insert both wires of each 

cable into the terminal block. 

d. Carefully tighten screws taking care to not over tighten as this 

could cause damage to the terminal block and PSU PCB. 

6. DMX cable preparation and installation: 

a. Remove 1 1/2” (38mm) of the outer jacket 

b. Strip each wire 3/16” (4.75mm) 

c. Insert the wires into the screw terminal blocks on the MCU 

PCB. It is recommended to cover the shield wire with a piece 

of 1 1/4” (6.35mm) long 1/8” (3.2mm) heat shrink to protect 

from creating shorts on the MCU PCB. 

d. Carefully tighten screws taking care to not over tighten as this 

could cause damage to the terminal block and MCU PCB. 

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7. Pull the cables from the outside of the rear cover until the remaining 

internal length is minimized without putting strain on the cables or their 

connections to the terminal blocks. 

8. Tighten the cover nuts of the PG9 glands. Be sure the rubber gland 

seal adapts properly and tightly to the cable’s outer perimeter to 

maintain the IP65 rating. 

9. At this point, carefully inspect the rubber seal on the main unit to 

ensure that it is properly seated in the grove of the outer edge of 

the rear compartment. 

10. Carefully reconnect the wires unplugged in step 3 to the proper locations 

on the PSU PCB and MCU PCB. Take care to properly line up the 

connectors before attempting to plug them in to avoid damage to 

the connectors. 

11. Gently turn the cover so the electronics are facing down. Carefully 

lower the cover straight down into the main unit. Check to ensure that 

the rubber seal is still properly seated, and then carefully place the 

cover down on the main unit. NOTE: It is extremely important the 

rubber seal is properly seated in the groove of the outer edge of the 

rear compartment to maintain the IP65 rating. 

12. Carefully replace the 6 socket head cap screws into the proper holes 

on the main unit. Tighten them to 5.3 in-lbs (0.6 N-m) ~ 6.2 in-lbs 

(0.7 N-m) torque. 

Indoor/Outdoor Conversion 

A. Detach Rear Cover 

B. Connect Cable Wires C. Re-attach Rear Cover 

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Internal Connections (View from PCB Side) 

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2 

3 

5 

4 

[AC-In/Out] L (Red Lead) 

[AC-In/Out] N (Black Lead) 

[AC-In/Out] GND (YG Lead) 

[DMX-Out] GND (Black Lead) 

[DMX-Out] - DATA (Green Lead) 

[DMX-Out] + DATA (Red Lead) 

DANGER! Safety hazard. Risk of 

severe injury or death. 

WARNING! Hazardous voltage. 

Risk of lethal or severe electric shock. 

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[MCU-PCB Supply] + DC (Red Lead) 

[MCU-PCB Supply] - DC (Black Lead) 

[LED-PCB Supply] + DC (Red Lead) 

[LED-PCB Supply] GND (Black Lead) 

[DMX-In] + DATA (Red Lead) 

[DMX-In] - DATA (Green Lead) 

[DMX-In] GND (Black Lead) 

[Supply] + DC (Red Lead) 

[Supply] - DC (Black Lead) 

NOTE: Any internal work on this unit 

shall only be carried out by qualified 

technicians who are familiar with safe 

repair techniques. Disconnect AC 

before opening the unit. 

Semi-Permanent and Temporary Installations 

For semi-permanent and temporary installations, fixtures will be shipped with 3’ long 

power in/out and 3’ long DMX in/out cables. Power cable connectors are not includes. 

DMX connectors are included and will be either IP-20 or IP-65 compatible depending 

on which cable package is ordered. 

Note on Internal Condensation 

Under some extreme conditions of heating and cooling condensation can form on 

the inside of front lens and menu display. This is normal. Condensation will evaporate 

when the fixture is powered on and heats up. The internal components of the HP 

fixture are coated to protect against moisture. 

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Getting started: changing the lens panel (only if required) 

Your Multiform HP3-90 has been factory-fitted with a 25° lens panel. A 60° lens panel is 

available as an option. If you wish to exchange the lens panel to achieve a 60° dispersion 

angle, please contact your dealer to order the 60° lens panel. Please take note of the 

following precautions and instructions below to ensure the lens panel exchange is done 

properly to avoid damage to the unit. 

Reliability risk: Disassembling and reassembling the unit in an inappropriate 

manner may defeat the IP65 rating and may void the warranty if water intrudes 

into the unit. It is essential to follow the instructions to maintain the IP65 rating of 

the fixture and its product warranty. 

Before you start to exchange the lens panel, please make sure that: 

• All cables are disconnected from unit. 

• The unit is completely dry, and has cooled down for at least 30 minutes after last 

operation. The unit should be at room temperature. 

• The location chosen to exchange the lens panel does not have more than 40% relative 

humidity and the temperature during the exchange does not exceed 105°F (40°C). This 

is important to avoid condensation inside of the unit if operated at lower temperatures. 

• The proper tools are used to exchange the lens panel to avoid any damage to the unit 

and screws. A 4mm hex driver and a #2 Phillips screwdriver are required. 

• Tools with built-in torque measurement or other torque measurement devices are 

recommended to ensure that screws are fastened with the right amount of torque 

during reassembly. 

Please follow the below step-by-step instructions to properly exchange 

the lens panel. 

1) Place the unit on its facedown on its front frame. Remove the 8 socket head cap 

screws that hold the front frame to the main fixture body (Illustration step A). Set 

the screws aside, do not lose them. 

2) Carefully take hold of the main fixture body and front frame and turn the unit over 

onto its back. It is possible that the glass seal around the front glass could stick 

to the front frame and unexpectedly break loose, potentially damaging the glass. 

Carefully lift off the front frame while holding down the front glass to be sure the 

glass seal does not stick to the front frame. 

3) Carefully lift off the front glass including the glass seal (Illustration step B). Do not 

remove the glass seal from around the glass. 

4) Remove the 5 lens panel screws holding the lens panel in place. Set the screws 

aside, do not lose them. 

5) It is possible to damage the LEDs if the lens panel is not removed properly. 

Carefully remove the lens panel by gripping it by the two finger grip points and 

lifting it straight up off of the unit. 

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6) Once again, it is possible to damage the LEDs if the lens panel is not placed 

properly. The LEDs can be easily damaged by coming into contact with the 

lenses. Carefully place the lens panel by gripping it by the two finger grip 

points and gently lower it straight down onto the unit. Do not apply pressure 

to the lens panel. If the lens is not properly aligned, carefully lift it back up and 

check alignment before carefully lowering it back down. 

7) Carefully replace the 5 lens panel screws. Tighten them to 4.4 in-lbs 

(0.50 N-m) ~ 4.8 in-lbs (0.55 N-m) torque. 

8) Be sure that the glass seal is installed properly around the front glass and 

carefully place the front glass into position on the unit. 

9) Check to be sure that the glass seal is properly seated down and inside of 

the 8 tabs around the edge of the unit. If this is not done properly, the unit 

may not meet IP65 rating. 

10) Carefully lower the front frame down onto the main unit with the screw holes 

aligned. Avoid any position change of the front glass with seal and the 

main seal. 

11) Carefully take hold of the main fixture body and the front frame and turn 

the unit over onto the front frame. 

12) Carefully replace the 8 socket head cap screws which secure the front frame 

to the main fixture body. Tighten them to 26.5 in-lbs (3.0 N-m) ~ 29.2 in-lbs 

(3.3 N-m) torque. 

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Getting Started: IP20 and IP65 Versions 

Choosing A Location 

Risk of fire: The Multispot HP3-90 has been designed to operate at 

environmental temperatures up to 105°F (40°C). For proper 

operation, the unit must be operated with unobstructed air convection 

to its outside metal case. 

Do not: 

• Operate the Multispot HP3-90 in environments with more than 105°F (40°C) 

environmental temperature. 

• Operate the Multispot HP3-90 in any closed space, unless forced air convection 

is provided. 

• Operate less than 30” (76cm) away from any flammable materials. 

Secure Mounting 

The Multispot HP3-90 can be mounted in various ways: 

Floor standing operation 

• Turn the bracket to the lower side of the unit and fold out the second bracket. 

• Place the unit in a secure position. 

• Make sure to comply with the cooling requirements of the unit. 

Hanging/Rigging, ceiling-mounted Operation 

Risk of injury: Overhead mounting requires extensive experience, 

including, among others, calculating working load limits, good 

knowledge of the installation material being used, and periodic 

safety inspection of all installation material and the unit. 

If you lack such qualifications, do not attempt the installation 

yourself. Improper installation can result in injury. Be sure to 

complete all rigging and installation procedures before applying 

power to the unit. 

• Leave the inner and outer bracket folded. 

• The unit should be installed out of reach of people and outside areas where 

persons may walk by or be seated. 

• Make sure the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 10 

times the unit’s weight. 

• In fixed installations, attach the unit with self-locking screws/nuts to the 

mounting point. 

• When mounting the unit to truss, be sure to secure an appropriately rated 

clamp to the hanging yoke through the center hole of the hanging yoke. 

• Attach the supplied M6 safety lugs to the rear side threaded insert points. 

Secure the installation with an appropriate safety cable fixed to an individual 

separate mounting point. Be sure to only use the designated rigging point for 

the safety cable. 

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• Always use a certified safety cable that can hold 12 times the weight of 

the unit when installing the unit. This secondary safety attachment should 

be installed in a way that no part of the unit can drop more than 8” (20cm) 

if the main attachment fails. 

• Never stand directly below the device when mounting, removing, or servicing 

the fixture. 

• The installation should be inspected every year by a skilled person to ensure safety. 

• Be sure to comply with the cooling requirements of the unit. 

Making AC Power Connections 

Risk of fire / Safety risk 

• The Multispot HP3-90 requires an AC power source with sufficient 

power and correct grounding to ensure safe operation. The AC power 

source must be equipped with a circuit breaker. Make sure to only use 

compliant AC supply lines. 

• The Multispot HP3-90 has an AC outlet that is designed to carry 

loads of no more than 10A. Make sure that all connected units in a 

chain fed by the first unit do not exceed a maximum of 10A current 

consumption. 

• When using powerCON jumpers to daisy chain units using the locking 

power outlet, do not connect more than 12 units together. 

• Do not disconnect the unit from AC power using the locking power 

connector. The locking power connector does not have a breaking 

capacity, i.e. the locking power connector should not be connected 

or disconnected under load or when live. 

To connect the unit to AC power, first plug the cable into the unit. Align the tabs on the 

locking power input connector (blue) with the slots in the locking power inlet (blue) and 

insert connector until it stops, then rotate the connector clockwise until the silver tab 

clicks into place and locks the connector in. If using powerCON jumpers to daisy chain 

power across multiple units using the locking power outlet, connect all units, up to 12, 

together before connecting the first unit to AC power. Align the tabs on the locking power 

output connector (grey) with the slots in the locking power outlet (grey) and insert connector 

until it stops, then rotate the connector counterclockwise until the silver tab clicks 

into place and locks the connector in. Once all units are connected together, the first unit 

may be connected to AC power. 

To remove the power cables from the units, first disconnect the first unit from AC power. 

Grasp the locking power input connector (blue), slide the silver tab back, and rotate the 

connector counterclockwise until it stops, then pull the connector straight out of the 

locking power inlet. Grasp the locking power output connector (grey), slide the silver tab 

back, and rotate the connector clockwise until it stops, then pull the connector straight 

out of the locking power outlet. 

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NOTE: The locking power connector does not have a breaking capacity, i.e. the locking 

power connector should not be connected or disconnected under load or when live. 

Making DMX Control Connections 

Connect the Multispot HP3-90 to a suitable DMX controller where needed, and 

interconnect several units by means of their DMX In/Outputs as required. The last unit 

shall be fitted with a proper 120 Ohm termination resistor-equipped DMX-plug as shown 

in below drawing. Please make sure that all used DMX cables comply with below 

standard: 

Operation 

User interface 

User Interface Overview: 

1 MODE selection Button 

2 LEFT ARROW Button 

3 RIGHT ARROW Button 

4 – Button 

5 + Button 

6 DISPLAY: Sound-to-Light Indicator 

7 DISPLAY: 4-Digit Message Display Area 

8 DISPLAY: + Indicator 

9 DISPLAY: - Indicator 

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Termination 

10 DISPLAY: ARROW Indicators 

11 DISPLAY: DMX Signal 

Presence Indicator 

12 Microphone cover membrane 

13 DMX Input 

14 DMX Output 

15 AC Power Input 

16 AC Power Output 

17 M6 safety lug mounting thread 

18 M10 nut insert point

Operation Modes 

The Multispot HP3-90 has several operating modes to allow for local preset 

control and remote operation. 

“ST” Static Color Mode 

Press the MODE button (1) until the first two digits on the display shows “ST”. Choose 

a color, “ST 0” – “ST25”, by pressing the left/right buttons (2 or 3), see table below. The 

+/- buttons (4 or 5) change the dimming level, “L 0” – “L100”. Pressing the +/- buttons (4 

or 5) once shows the current dimming level. The dimming level can then be changed by 

using the +/- buttons (4 or 5). Holding the +/- buttons (4 or 5) for longer than 1 second 

accelerates the change rate of the displayed value to 3 times normal speed. The display 

will automatically return to show “ST##” after 5 seconds, and the dimming level will 

remain as set. 

# Color # Color 

ST 0 All Off ST13 Flesh 

ST 1 Red ST14 Light Blue Green 

ST 2 Green ST15 Light Green 

ST 3 Blue ST16 Light Purple 

ST 4 Yellow ST17 Light Lavender 

ST 5 Pink ST18 Light Blue 

ST 6 Turquoise ST19 White 1 (cool) 

ST 7 Lime ST20 White 2 

ST 8 Orange ST21 White 3 

ST 9 Marine ST22 White 4 

ST10 Blue Green ST23 White 5 (warm) 

ST11 Lavender ST24 Light Orange 

ST12 Hot Pink ST25 Dark Orange 

NOTE: This mode is automatically disabled when an external DMX signal is present. 

“C” Color Picker Mode 

Press the MODE button (1) until the first digit on the display shows “C”. There are 226 

color steps. Choose a color, “C 0” – “C225”, by pressing the left/right buttons (2 or 3). 

The +/- buttons (4 or 5) change the dimming level, “L 0” – “L100”. Pressing the +/- buttons 

(4 or 5) once shows the current dimming level. The dimming level can then be 

changed by using the +/- buttons (4 or 5). Holding the +/- buttons (4 or 5) for longer than 

1 second accelerates the change rate of the displayed value to 3 times normal speed. 

The display will automatically return to show “C###” after 5 seconds, and the dimming 

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“SP” Switch / Strobe Patterns Mode 

In this mode you will only find hard switching and strobe patterns. Press the MODE 

button (1) until the first two digits on the display shows “SP”. Choose a pattern, “SP 0” – 

“SP12”, by pressing the left/right buttons (2 or 3), see table below. 

# Pattern # Pattern 

SP 0 Red - Green SP 7 Red - Green - Blue 

SP 1 Green - Blue SP 8 Red - Yellow - Green - Turquoise - Blue - Hot Pink 

SP 2 Red - Blue SP 9 Strobe Red 

SP 3 Red - Yellow SP10 Strobe Green 

SP 4 Hot Pink - Lime SP11 Strobe Blue 

SP 5 Pink - Blue SP12 Strobe White 

SP 6 Turquoise - Pink 

The +/- buttons (4 or 5) change the color speed or activate the Sound-to-Light function, 

“SL 0” – “SL25”, “S2L” . Pressing the +/- buttons (4 or 5) once shows the current setting. 

The setting can then be changed by using the +/- buttons (4 or 5), see table below. The 

display will automatically return to show “SP##” after 5 seconds, and the speed setting 

will remain as set. 

Setting Speed Setting Speed 

S2L Sound-to-Light SL13 1 step per second 

SL 1 1 step per 240 seconds SL14 1.5 steps per second 

SL 2 1 step per 120 seconds SL15 2 steps per second 

SL 3 1 step per 90 seconds SL16 2.5 steps per second 







SL10 1 step per 2 seconds SL23 9 steps per second 

SL11 1 step per 1.6 seconds SL24 10 steps per second 

SL12 1 step per 1.2 seconds SL25 11 steps per second 

Please note that above speed levels are only applicable to patterns “SP 0” – “SP 8”. 

When using patterns “SP 9” – “SP12”, “S2L “ indicates Sound-to-Strobe and “SL 1” – 

“SL25” are strobe speed ranging from 1Hz to 18Hz. 

When Sound-to-Light or Sound-to-Strobe, “S2L “, is selected, the “S” indicator (6) will be 

illuminated. The built-in microphone will be active. 

NOTE: This mode is automatically disabled when an external DMX signal is 

present. 

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“FP” Fade Patterns Mode 

In this mode you will only find soft fade patterns. Press the MODE button (1) until the 

first two digits on the display shows “FP”. Choose a pattern, “FP 0” – “FP 7”, by pressing 

the left/right buttons (2 or 3), see table below. 

# Pattern # Pattern 

FP 0 Red - Green FP 4 Hot Pink - Lime 

FP 1 Green - Blue FP 5 Pink - Blue 

FP 2 Blue - Red FP 6 Turquoise - Pink 

FP 3 Red - Yellow FP 7 Red - Green - Blue (All Colors) 

The +/- buttons (4 or 5) change the color fade speed, “SL 0” – “SL25”. Pressing the 

+/- buttons (4 or 5) once shows the current setting. The setting can then be changed 

by using the +/- buttons (4 or 5), see table below. The display will automatically return 

to show “FP##” after 5 seconds, and the speed setting will remain as set. 

Setting Speed Setting Speed 

SL 0 1 loop per 960 seconds SL13 1 loop per 3 seconds 

SL 1 1 loop per 480 seconds SL14 1 loop per 2 seconds 

SL 2 1 loop per 360 seconds SL15 1 loop per 1.5 seconds 

SL 3 1 loop per 240 seconds SL16 1 loop per 1.25 seconds 

SL 4 1 loop per 120 seconds SL17 1 loop per 1 second 

SL 5 1 loop per 80 seconds SL18 1.2 loops per second 





SL10 1 loop per 8 seconds SL23 2.5 loops per second 




“SLA” DMX Slave Mode 

The Slave mode offers 4 independent groups of slaves. Press the MODE button (1) until 

the first three digits on the display shows “SLA”. The +/- buttons (4 or 5) change the slave 

group, “SLA1” – “SLA4”. The first unit will then control any connected units. Each slave 

group will be in the same preset and speed as the master, but the timing of the preset 

will be offset from the previous slave group. To have all units operating together, set all 

units to slave group 1. 

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DMX 

channel 

1 


“GDMX” General DMX Mode 

Press the MODE button (1) until the display shows “GDMX”. When the unit is receiving a 

DMX signal, the DMX indicator (11) will be illuminated. 

Setting the DMX Address 

The +/- buttons (4 or 5) change the DMX address, “ 1” – “ 512”. Pressing the +/- buttons 

(4 or 5) once shows the current DMX address. The DMX address can then be changed 

by using the +/- buttons (4 or 5). Holding the +/- buttons (4 or 5) for longer than 1 second 

accelerates the change rate of the displayed value to 3 times normal speed. The 

display will automatically return to show “GDMX” after 5 seconds, and the DMX address 

will remain as set. The DMX address remains the same regardless of the selected DMX 

control mode. However, the number of channels used may change depending on the 

selected DMX control mode. 

Selecting a DMX Control Mode 

Pressing the left/right buttons (2 or 3) once shows the current DMX control mode. The left/ 

right buttons (2 or 3) can then be used to cycle through the following DMX control modes. 

- “3RAW” 3 Channels – 1=Red, 2=Green, 3=Blue 

- “3CCC” 4 Channels – 1=Red, 2=Green, 3=Blue, 4=Intensity/Strobe 

- – CH 4 values – 000-127=Intensity, 128-239=Strobe, 240-255=Full Intensity 

- “3CMS” 5 Channels – 1=Red, 2=Green, 3=Blue, 4=Intensity, 5=Strobe 

- “HSLS” 4 Channels – 1=Hue, 2=Saturation, 3=Lightness, 4=Strobe 

- “PRES” 4 Channels – Presets, see section below. 

When the DMX control mode is set to Presets, the DMX value of channel 3 determines 

which presets channel 1 controls. If the DMX value of channel 3 is 000-049, channel 

1 selects static colors, see table below. Channel 4 strobe speed is 015=slow (1Hz) to 

255=fast (18Hz). 

Value 

Range 

Function 

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DMX 

channel 

Value 

Range 

Function 

000-010 Red 

154-163 Light Purple 

011-020 Green 164-174 Light Lavender 

021-030 Blue 175-184 Light Blue 

031-040 Yellow 185-194 White 1 (cool) 

041-051 

052-061 

Pink 

Turquoise 

1 

195-204 

205-215 

White 2 

White 3 

062-071 Lime 216-225 White 4 

072-081 Orange 226-235 White 5 (warm) 

082-092 Marine 236-245 Light Orange 

093-102 Blue Green 246-255 Dark Orange 

103-112 Lavender 2 000-255 Intensity 

113-122 Hot Pink 3 000-049 Static Colors 

123-133 

134-143 

Flesh 

Light Blue Green 

4 

000-014 

015-255 

Strobe off 

Strobe on 

144-153 Light Green

If the DMX value of channel 3 is 050-255, channel 1 selects fade/switch colors, see 

table below. Channel 3 controls the fade/switch speed (050=slow/255=fast). Channel 4 

strobe speed is 015=slow (1Hz) to 255=fast (18Hz). 

DMX channel Value Range Function 

000-015 Fade Red - Green 

016-031 Fade Blue - Green 

032-047 Fade Blue - Red 

048-063 Fade Red - Lime 

064-079 Fade Hot Pink - Lime 

080-095 Fade Pink - Blue 

096-111 Fade Turquoise - Pink 

1 

112-127 

128-143 

Fade Red - Green - Blue (All Colors) 

Switch Red - Green 

144-159 Switch Green - Blue 

160-175 Switch Red - Blue 

176-191 Switch Red - Yellow 

192-207 Switch Hot Pink - Lime 

208-223 Switch Pink - Blue 

224-239 Switch Turquoise - Pink 

240-255 Switch Red - Green - Blue 

2 000-255 Intensity 

3 050-255 Fade/Switch Speed 

4 

000-014 

015-255 

Strobe off 

Strobe on 

“CBAL” Color Balance Mode 

In this mode you can define the unit’s color balance by setting a maximum brightness for 

each LED color, giving you the individual color balance you desire. Any changes made 

to the color balance will affect the unit in all modes. Press the MODE button (1) until the 

display shows “CBAL”. Once color balance mode is entered all the LEDs will turn on at 

their set value. Use the left/right buttons (2 or 3) to enter color balance mode and cycle 

though “R###”, “G###”, and “B###”. ### indicates values from 200 through 255. (Values 

below 200 are disabled to avoid overall output reduction of the fixture.) Pressing the +/buttons 

(4 or 5) will change the values. All changes are effective immediately. 

NOTE: To make sure that several fixtures used together do not exhibit different color 

behavior, all fixtures must be calibrated to the same color balance. 

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“EDIT” Edit Settings Mode 

Press the MODE button (1) until the display shows “EDIT”. Pressing the left/right buttons 

(2 or 3) will cycle through the following options. 

“ADMX” Automatic DMX Addressing – Automatic DMX Addressing is used 

to quickly setup multiple Multiform HP3-90 units that are daisy chained with DMX 

cable. Two modes, Slave and DMX, are available. When in DMX mode, the first unit 

will determine the DMX mode and addresses of the units. The desired DMX mode and 

starting address needs to be set on the first unit prior to using this feature. 

Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display shows “ADMX”. Pressing the 

+/- buttons (4 or 5) once shows “ OFF”. Pressing the + button (4) will set the units to 

“GDMX” (General DMX mode) and start the auto addressing process. This process 

assumes that it is executed from the first device in a chain. It will set all the following 

devices’ settings to the same DMX mode as the first unit and assign DMX channels 

consecutively according to the chosen DMX mode. Pressing the - button (5) will set the 

units to DMX Slave Mode. The master unit will be assigned to slave group 1, and the 

following units will be assigned to consecutive groups up to “SLA4” then starting over at 

“SLA1”, i.e. Unit 2 = “SLA2”, unit 3 = “SLA3”, unit 4 = “SLA4”, unit 5 = “SLA1”, and so on. 

NOTE: For this to execute properly, the first unit must not be connected to DMX and all 

units need to be in one of the following operating modes when the process is initiated – 

DMX Slave Mode, General DMX Mode, Color Balance Mode, or Edit Settings Mode. 

“ALOK” Auto Lock – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display shows 

“ALOK”. Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to alternate between “ ON” or “ OFF”. When turned 

on, the unit will lock itself after 1 minute with no button presses. To unlock a locked unit, 

press the left (2) and right (3) buttons simultaneously. 

“ADIS” Auto Display Off – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display 

shows “ADIS”. Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to alternate between “ ON” or “ OFF”. When 

turned on, the display backlight will turn off after 1 minute with no button presses. 

Pressing any button will turn the display backlight on again. The display elements 

themselves remain active at all times. When turned off, the display backlight stays lit. 

“TEMP” Temperature Display – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display 

shows “TEMP”. Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to alternate between “ ON” or “ OFF”. 

When turned on, the display will show the current operating temperature in °C after 1 

minute with no button presses. Pressing any button will return the display to normal 

operation. 

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“RSET” Reset – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display shows “RSET”. 

Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to change the display to “YES+”. Pressing the + button (4) 

will perform a factory reset. This returns all the settings and calibration to the defaults. 

This does not include the operation hours. 

“HOUR” Operation Hours – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display 

shows “HOUR”. Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to show the number of hours of operation. 

The unit can only display the hours up to 9999. 

“VERS” Software Version – Press the left/right buttons (2 or 3) until the display 

shows “VERS”. Press the +/- buttons (4 or 5) to show the software version. 

Maintenance 

This device does not need regular maintenance. It the unit fails to operate, return the 

unit to Apollo for service. There are no user serviceable parts inside. The glass front 

may be cleaned using a glass cleaner. 

Technical Data Multispot HP3-90 

Output 3550 lm 

LEDs, Total 30 RGB 

LEDs, Red 30 

LEDs, Green 30 

LEDs, Blue 30 

Optics Secondary, 25 degrees 

DMX Channels 3-5 

IP Rating 20 (as-is)/65 (with conversion kit) 

Mains Input AC90-250V~ 50/60Hz 

Power supply type Auto-switching 

Power consumption 95W 

Fuse internal (see service manual) 

DMX connections 5 pin XLR (Male / Female) 

Modulation Type Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) 

Control protocol DMX 512 (1990) 

Dimensions (with straight bracket) 

HxWxD 

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13” (33cm) x 12.8” (32.5cm) x 6.2” 

(15.75cm) 

Weight 14.8 lbs (6.7kg)


Standards 

This product complies with the following standards: 

EU electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN60598-1:2008, EN60598-2-1:1989 

EU general safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN60598-2-17 

EU photobiological safety . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . EN 62471:2008 

EU EMC. . . . . . . . . . . EN55015: 2006 + A1:2007, EN61547:1995 + A1:2000 

EU Harmonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN61000-3-2:2006 

EU Flicker . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ..EN61000-3-3:2008 

US safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UL60065 

US EMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FCC Part 15 

This product meets both the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the Low Voltage 

Directive 2006/95/EC. 

Warranty 

Items are covered for defects in materials and workmanship for one year, including repair 

parts and repair labor on defective item, from date of Apollo invoice. The warranty covers 

freight for 30 days after initial purchase. Apollo does not cover any other loss resulting 

from product failure. 

Products being returned for warranty repair must display the original serial number sticker. 

Removal of the serial number sticker voids the product’s limited warranty. 

• Despite the care taken for the compilation of this book, Apollo Design Technology, Inc., 

cannot be held responsible for any damages resulting from errors that may appear in 

this book. All efforts have been made to provide the most accurate, up-to-date 

instructions and illustrations possible. 

• Need assistance? Call Apollo at 800-288-4626 for details. 

Keep this information handy if requiring technical assistance. 

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