Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW20 14.4W/m RGBW 4000K LED Strip 5m IP20
SKU: OV18145RGBCW20
Brand: Ovia Lighting
The Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW20 is a professional 5 metre RGBW LED strip combining red, green and blue colour-changing LEDs with a dedicated 4000K cool white output. Operating at 24V DC and rated at 14.4W per metre, it provides a flexible solution for decorative, feature and architectural lighting applications.
Unlike basic RGB tape, the RGBW configuration incorporates a dedicated white light channel. This allows the installation to deliver vibrant coloured effects when required while also providing a defined 4000K white light from the same LED strip.
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Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW20 14.4W/m RGBW 4000K LED Strip 5m IP20
Versatile 5m RGBW LED Strip Combining Full-Colour Lighting with 4000K Cool White
The Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW20 is a professional 5 metre RGBW LED strip combining red, green and blue colour-changing LEDs with a dedicated 4000K cool white output. Operating at 24V DC and rated at 14.4W per metre, it provides a flexible solution for decorative, feature and architectural lighting applications.
Unlike basic RGB tape, the RGBW configuration incorporates a dedicated white light channel. This allows the installation to deliver vibrant coloured effects when required while also providing a defined 4000K white light from the same LED strip.
With its slim 12mm width, IP20 construction and cut points along the strip, the OV18145RGBCW20 is particularly suitable for indoor installations including kitchens, cabinetry, shelving, retail displays, hospitality interiors and architectural feature lighting.
Key Features
- Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense LED Strip
- Product Code OV18145RGBCW20
- 5 Metre Reel
- RGB + 4000K Cool White
- RGBW LED Technology
- 14.4W per Metre
- 72W Total Nominal Load Across 5m
- 24V DC Operation
- 12mm Wide LED Strip
- IP20 Rated
- Dedicated 4000K White Channel
- 720 Lumens per Metre White Output
- 50lm/W White-Light Efficacy
- 120° Beam Angle
- CRI >80 for White Light
- 36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
- Suitable for Indoor Applications
- Cuttable LED Strip
- Supplied with Stripped End Flylead
- Compatible with Suitable 24V RGBW Control Equipment
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
RGB + Dedicated 4000K White
The OV18145RGBCW20 uses RGBW technology, combining colour-changing RGB illumination with a separate 4000K cool white channel.
This provides greater flexibility than conventional RGB strip lighting. Colour-changing operation can be used for decorative and ambient effects, while the dedicated white channel provides a cleaner 4000K white output when conventional illumination is required.
This makes the strip particularly useful in installations that need to transition between functional and decorative lighting.
5 Metre LED Strip Reel
The OV18145RGBCW20 is supplied as a 5 metre reel, providing a convenient length for larger lighting installations.
The strip can be incorporated into applications such as long shelving runs, kitchen furniture, display units, ceiling features, commercial interiors and architectural details.
Ovia also offers shorter versions within the same Inceptor Intense family, while this model provides the full 5m length.
14.4W per Metre
The strip has a rated circuit wattage of 14.4W per metre. Across the complete 5m reel, this equates to a nominal maximum connected load of 72W.
A correctly rated 24V DC power supply and appropriate RGBW control equipment should therefore be selected according to the installed strip length and system configuration.
720 Lumens per Metre White Output
For the RGB + 4000K variant, Ovia publishes a white-light output of 720 lumens per metre with an efficacy of 50 lumens per watt.
The white-light channel also has a CRI greater than 80, providing a practical dedicated white output alongside the strip's colour-changing capabilities.
24V DC Operation
The OV18145RGBCW20 operates from a 24V DC supply rather than connecting directly to a 230V mains circuit.
A suitable 24V LED driver must therefore be incorporated into the installation. For RGBW control, compatible control equipment is also required according to the desired switching, colour selection and dimming arrangement.
Wide 120° Beam Angle
Ovia specifies a 120° beam angle, enabling the LED strip to spread illumination over a broad area.
This wide distribution makes the strip suitable for indirect illumination, feature lighting and installations within suitable LED profiles where an even spread of light is desirable.
Slim 12mm RGBW Strip
The RGBW version measures 12mm wide, allowing it to fit within appropriately sized profiles, channels and architectural details.
When selecting aluminium profile or joining accessories, the wider 12mm RGBW format should be considered rather than accessories intended for Ovia's 10mm single-colour strip.
Cuttable for Custom Installations
The Inceptor Intense strip can be cut at designated intervals, allowing its length to be adapted to the installation.
Ovia's literature specifies cut points for the RGBW version, although published Ovia documents show differing cut-length values depending on catalogue revision. For this reason, the cut marks physically printed on the supplied strip should be followed rather than assuming a cut interval from older catalogue data.
36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
Ovia publishes an LED lifetime of approximately 36,000 hours for the 14.4W/m Inceptor Intense strip range.
This makes it suitable for professionally installed feature and accent lighting where dependable long-term LED performance is required.
IP20 Rated for Indoor Applications
The OV18145RGBCW20 carries an IP20 rating and is intended for appropriate dry indoor environments.
For installations requiring protection against moisture or water ingress, an appropriately rated alternative from Ovia's LED strip range should be selected.
Operating Temperature
Supplied with End Flylead
The LED strip is supplied with a stripped end flylead, helping simplify connection to the appropriate control and power equipment.
The RGBW version uses a multi-channel connection system to accommodate the red, green, blue and dedicated white channels.
Compatible Inceptor Intense Accessories
Ovia's Inceptor Intense system includes accessories designed for its 12mm RGBW LED strips, including starter leads, joiner leads, joining connectors, mounting clips and shaped connectors.
This provides installers with options for creating more complex strip-lighting layouts while maintaining compatible system components.
Ideal for Architectural & Feature Lighting
The ability to produce both colour-changing and dedicated white illumination makes the OV18145RGBCW20 suitable for a broad range of applications.
RGB colours can be used to create atmosphere or highlight architectural features, while the 4000K white channel provides a more conventional cool-white appearance when required.
- Brand: Ovia Lighting
- Range: Inceptor Intense
- Product Code: OV18145RGBCW20
- Product Type: Flexible LED Strip
- LED Type: RGBW
- Colour Output: RGB + Cool White
- White Colour Temperature: 4000K
- Strip Length: 5 Metres
- Power Consumption: 14.4W/m
- Total Nominal Power at 5m: 72W
- Operating Voltage: 24V DC
- White Light Output: 720lm/m
- White Light Efficacy: 50lm/W
- CRI: >80 White
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Strip Width: 12mm
- IP Rating: IP20
- LED Lifetime: 36,000 Hours
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +45°C
- End Connection: Stripped End Flylead
- Driver Required: Yes
- Driver Voltage: 24V DC
- RGBW Controller Required for Colour Control: Yes
- Application: Indoor
- Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years
Suitable Applications
- Kitchen Lighting
- Under-Cabinet Lighting
- Cabinet & Furniture Lighting
- Shelving
- Display Lighting
- Retail Displays
- Bars & Restaurants
- Hotels
- Hospitality Lighting
- Reception Areas
- Feature Walls
- Ceiling Features
- Cove Lighting
- Architectural Lighting
- RGB Mood Lighting
- Accent Lighting
- Commercial Interiors
- Residential Interiors
- Entertainment Spaces
- Custom LED Strip Installations
Why Choose the Ovia OV18145RGBCW20?
The Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW20 combines the versatility of RGB colour-changing lighting with a dedicated 4000K cool-white channel, making it a practical choice where both decorative effects and conventional white illumination are required.
Its 5m length, 14.4W/m rating, 24V DC operation, 120° beam angle and 12mm RGBW format make it suitable for a wide range of bespoke indoor lighting installations. The dedicated white channel delivers up to 720lm per metre, while the strip is rated for a 36,000-hour LED lifetime.
Backed by Ovia's 3-year warranty, the OV18145RGBCW20 provides a professional RGBW solution for residential, retail, hospitality and commercial feature lighting.
| type | LED Strip | brand | Ovia Lighting |
| brand | Ovia Lighting | ||
| colour | White |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ovia Inceptor® Intense?
Inceptor® Intense is Ovia’s range of 24V LED strip lighting. The system has been designed to provide a flexible lighting solution for both decorative and functional applications, with a choice of LED strips, drivers, connectors, controllers and aluminium profiles.
Where can Inceptor Intense be used?
Inceptor Intense can be used in a wide variety of domestic and commercial applications, including kitchens, bedrooms, living spaces, shelving, cabinets, display areas, bars, restaurants and architectural features.
Suitable IP65 products can also be used where additional protection against moisture is required, subject to the individual product specification and installation requirements.
What colours are available?
The Inceptor Intense range includes Warm White, Cool White and RGBW options.
RGBW strip provides coloured lighting as well as white light, allowing a wide variety of lighting effects and colour combinations to be created when used with the appropriate controller.
What is RGBW?
RGBW stands for Red, Green, Blue and White. By combining the different colour channels, the strip can create a huge range of colours, while the dedicated white channel provides white illumination.
Is Inceptor Intense 12V or 24V?
Inceptor Intense LED strip operates at 24V DC.
A suitable 24V LED driver is therefore required between the mains electrical supply and the LED strip.
Choosing the Right LED Strip
What is the difference between the 7.2W/m and 14.4W/m strips?
The wattage figure indicates the power consumed by each metre of LED strip.
The 7.2W/m option is suitable where a lower-output lighting effect is required, while 14.4W/m strip provides a higher-output solution.
The correct option will depend on the required lighting effect, application and total installation load.
What does W/m mean?
W/m means watts per metre.
For example, 5 metres of 7.2W/m strip has a nominal strip load of:
5 × 7.2W = 36W
This calculation is important when selecting an appropriately rated LED driver.
What is the difference between IP20 and IP65?
IP20 products are intended for dry indoor environments where protection against water is not required.
IP65 products provide increased protection against dust and water jets and can therefore be suitable for more demanding environments.
Always check the IP rating of the complete installation, including connectors, joints and accessories, rather than assuming the LED strip's rating applies to every component.
What is the difference between Warm White and Cool White?
Warm White produces a softer, warmer appearance and is commonly chosen for relaxed residential and hospitality environments.
Cool White has a cleaner, cooler appearance and can be useful where a brighter or more functional lighting effect is desired.
The best choice depends on the application and desired appearance.
Installation Questions
Does Inceptor Intense need an LED driver?
Yes. Inceptor Intense is a 24V DC LED strip system and requires a compatible LED driver.
The driver must be correctly sized for the total wattage of LED strip connected to it.
How do I calculate which driver I need?
First calculate the total LED strip load:
Strip length × watts per metre = total wattage
For example:
4m × 14.4W/m = 57.6W
The selected driver must be suitable for the connected load. Appropriate design headroom and the manufacturer's loading requirements should also be considered when selecting the driver.
Can Inceptor Intense LED strip be cut?
Yes. The strip incorporates designated cutting points to allow the length to be customised.
Only cut the strip at the designated cutting points.
Cutting anywhere else may damage the strip or prevent sections from operating correctly.
Can cut pieces be reconnected?
Where compatible connectors and accessories are available, sections can be joined or connected as part of the Inceptor Intense system.
It is important to select the correct accessory for the strip type, width, wattage and IP rating being installed.
Can I connect different types of strip together?
Do not assume different Inceptor Intense strips and accessories are interchangeable.
Connector type, strip width, number of conductors, wattage, IP rating and control requirements can differ between products. Always use accessories specified as compatible with the particular LED strip.
Do I need to solder the connections?
The Inceptor Intense range includes plug-and-play connection accessories designed to make installation quicker and easier and to reduce the need for conventional soldered connections.
Always use the connector specified for the particular strip being installed.
Is polarity important?
Yes. LED strip is polarity sensitive.
The positive and negative connections must be correctly aligned on single-colour strips, while RGBW products require the appropriate connections to each channel.
Incorrect connections can prevent the strip from operating correctly.
Can the strip be bent around corners?
LED strip is flexible, but it should not be sharply folded, twisted or excessively bent.
For corners, changes of direction or difficult layouts, use an appropriate joining accessory where required rather than forcing the strip into a tight bend.
Dimming & RGBW Control
Can Inceptor Intense be dimmed?
Dimming depends on the strip, driver and control equipment used.
The complete system must be designed using mutually compatible components. For RGBW installations, the appropriate RGBW control equipment is required.
How do I control RGBW Inceptor Intense strip?
Ovia offers dedicated RGBW control options for the Inceptor Intense system, including panel and handheld controller solutions.
These allow functions such as colour selection, dimming and preset colour/effect modes.
Do I need a controller for RGBW strip?
Yes. To make use of RGBW colour-changing and dimming functions, compatible RGBW control equipment is required.
The controller sits within the low-voltage side of the system and controls the individual colour channels.
Aluminium Profiles & Appearance
Do I have to install the LED strip in an aluminium profile?
The requirements depend on the installation and strip selected, but an aluminium profile can provide a cleaner, more professional finish and can help protect the LED strip.
Always follow Ovia's installation requirements for the particular product.
Why can I sometimes see individual LED dots?
LED strip consists of individual LEDs positioned along the strip. Depending on LED density, the distance from the diffuser and the profile being used, individual points of light can sometimes be visible.
A suitable aluminium profile and diffuser can help create a more uniform lighting effect.
What is the difference between a clear and opal diffuser?
A clear diffuser generally allows more of the LED output through but may make individual LEDs more visible.
An opal diffuser helps soften and diffuse the light, producing a more uniform appearance, although some light output may be reduced.
Troubleshooting
My LED strip isn't switching on. What should I check?
An installer should check:
- The mains supply to the driver.
- The driver's 24V DC output.
- The polarity of the connections.
- All strip connectors and joints.
- That the driver has sufficient capacity for the connected load.
- That the strip has only been cut at designated cutting points.
- For RGBW installations, that the controller is connected and configured correctly.
Electrical testing should only be undertaken by a suitably competent person.
Why does only part of my LED strip work?
Check any joint or connector around the point where illumination stops. Also inspect the strip for damage or an incorrect cut.
The installation should be isolated before connections are inspected or altered.
Why is my LED strip flickering?
Possible causes include a poor connection, incompatible control equipment, an incorrectly sized or overloaded driver, or a supply issue.
The driver, controller, connections and total connected load should be checked.
Why is the LED strip dimmer towards the end of a long run?
Voltage drop can occur on longer LED strip installations and may result in reduced brightness towards the end of a run.
Longer installations should be designed with cable length, conductor size, strip load, driver position and suitable power-feed arrangements in mind.
Safety & Warranty
Can I install Inceptor Intense myself?
Although the LED strip itself operates at 24V DC, the driver may be connected to a mains supply.
Any mains electrical work should be carried out in accordance with applicable wiring regulations and by a suitably competent person.
Is Inceptor Intense suitable for bathrooms?
This depends on the specific product's IP rating, its location within the bathroom and the applicable electrical regulations.
Do not select a product solely because the LED strip itself is IP65. The suitability of the driver, connectors, controls and complete installation must also be considered.
Can Inceptor Intense be used outdoors?
Selected IP65 components may be suitable for appropriate applications where increased protection from moisture is required.
However, the IP rating and environmental suitability of every component in the installation must be checked, including the LED strip, connectors, driver and control equipment.
What warranty does Inceptor Intense have?
The Inceptor Intense range is supplied with a 3-year warranty, subject to Ovia's applicable warranty terms and conditions.
Where can I find technical specifications?
Technical specifications, product information and supporting documentation are available from Ovia Lighting. Always refer to the technical information for the exact Inceptor Intense product code being installed, as specifications and compatibility can vary across the range.
Quick Installer Checklist
Before installation, confirm:
- Correct 24V DC strip and driver have been selected.
- Driver capacity is suitable for the total connected load.
- Correct IP20 or IP65 version has been selected for the environment.
- All connectors are compatible with the strip width and type.
- RGBW installations include compatible control equipment.
- Strip will only be cut at designated cutting points.
- Polarity and RGBW channel connections are correct.
- Cable lengths and voltage drop have been considered.
- Suitable profiles/diffusers have been selected where required.
- All components are installed in accordance with Ovia's instructions and applicable electrical regulations.
Important: Specifications can vary between individual products within the Inceptor Intense range. Always check the current Ovia technical specification and installation instructions for the exact product code before design or installation.
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