The Gimbal recessed spotlight series from ERCO brings a high degree of precision and control to architectural lighting, thanks to its innovative cardanic suspension design. This principle allows for exceptionally smooth and accurate aiming of the luminaire, making even the smallest swivel adjustments impactful—especially in high-ceilinged spaces where beam positioning becomes more sensitive. Unlike conventional tilt mechanisms, the cardanic suspension keeps the center of the luminaire head fixed during adjustment. This makes Gimbal luminaires particularly suited for ceiling channel installations, where consistent beam alignment and discreet integration are essential.
One of Gimbal's standout advantages is its compact construction. The streamlined form factor, combined with a central pivot point, enables effortless integration into ceiling channels or coves. A specialized mounting bracket further simplifies installation in on-site ceiling infrastructure, making these luminaires ideal for retail spaces, hotels, restaurants, and architecturally refined environments where lighting must be precise yet unobtrusive. Additionally, the shallow recess depth of the Gimbal luminaires supports high-quality lighting performance even in tight installation conditions, addressing the growing demand for efficient lighting in compact architectural details.
The lighting performance of the Gimbal system is enhanced by ERCO’s advanced Spherolit lens technology. Available light distributions include narrow spot, spot, flood, wide flood, extra wide flood, oval flood, and wallwash. In particular, the oval flood lens can be freely rotated within the round luminaire head, allowing lighting designers to fine-tune the beam orientation to best suit various objects or surfaces. This freedom of beam adjustment, coupled with the fixture’s pivot range of 0°–40° (or up to 60° along the longitudinal axis of ceiling channels), provides maximum flexibility for accentuating displays, textures, or architectural details with accuracy.
Each Gimbal luminaire is built with high-power LEDs, offering a choice of warm white (2700K or 3000K) or neutral white (3500K or 4000K) color temperatures. A collimating lens made of optical polymer ensures tight beam control and excellent efficiency. The fixture body is constructed from black powder-coated cast aluminum, with the suspension mechanism made from durable polymer. The mounting bracket, also powder-coated, is steel for robust ceiling integration and stability.
Control flexibility is central to the Gimbal system. Luminaires are available with multiple control options including switchable, phase dimmable, DALI dimmable, and Casambi Bluetooth wireless control. The phase dimmable versions are compatible with trailing edge dimmers, allowing for smooth integration into existing control systems or tailored lighting schemes.
Gimbal recessed spotlights are perfect for accent lighting with very narrow to wide rotationally symmetrical distributions, helping to highlight products or architectural features with clarity. For optimal results in retail or gallery applications, the recommended angle of tilt is approximately 30°, which helps model objects effectively without excessive shadowing or visual distortion. This also helps avoid cast shadows from the observer’s position, preserving the clarity of the display.
For floodlighting needs, Gimbal recessed floodlights offer broad, symmetrical or axially symmetrical light distribution. When vertical illumination is required, the Gimbal lens wallwashers ensure uniform light across walls. The recommended wall distance is one third of the wall height, resulting in a tilt angle of approximately 35°, which ensures consistent vertical lighting without hotspots or uneven gradients.
With its precise mechanics, shallow mounting profile, advanced optics, and flexible control options, the ERCO Gimbal recessed spotlight series offers lighting designers a powerful tool for implementing refined, targeted, and discreet lighting schemes—perfect for spaces that require architectural integrity and visual excellence.
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