Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW65 14.4W/m RGBW 4000K LED Strip 5m IP65
SKU: OV18145RGBCW65
Brand: Ovia Lighting
The Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW65 is a professional 5 metre RGBW LED strip combining full RGB colour-changing capability with a dedicated 4000K cool white channel. Rated at 14.4W per metre and operating from 24V DC, it provides a versatile solution for decorative, architectural and feature lighting.
Unlike standard RGB tape, the OV18145RGBCW65 incorporates a separate white channel. This enables vibrant colour-changing effects alongside a dedicated 4000K white output, allowing the same installation to switch between atmospheric feature lighting and conventional white illumination
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Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW65 14.4W/m RGBW 4000K LED Strip 5m IP65
Professional IP65 RGBW LED Strip with Colour-Changing RGB & Dedicated 4000K Cool White
The Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW65 is a professional 5 metre RGBW LED strip combining full RGB colour-changing capability with a dedicated 4000K cool white channel. Rated at 14.4W per metre and operating from 24V DC, it provides a versatile solution for decorative, architectural and feature lighting.
Unlike standard RGB tape, the OV18145RGBCW65 incorporates a separate white channel. This enables vibrant colour-changing effects alongside a dedicated 4000K white output, allowing the same installation to switch between atmospheric feature lighting and conventional white illumination.
Importantly, this RGBCW65 version is IP65 rated, providing increased protection against dust and water compared with the IP20 OV18145RGBCW20 version. Ovia's current installation documentation confirms the exact OV18145RGBCW65 as a 24V DC, 14.4W/m, RGB + 4000K, IP65, 5m reel.
Key Features
- Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense LED Strip
- Product Code OV18145RGBCW65
- 5 Metre Reel
- RGB + 4000K Cool White
- RGBW LED Technology
- Dedicated White LED Channel
- 14.4W per Metre
- 72W Nominal Load Across Full 5m Reel
- 24V DC Operation
- IP65 Rated
- 12mm Wide RGBW Strip
- 690 Lumens per Metre White Output
- 48lm/W White-Light Efficacy
- CRI >80 for White Light
- Wide 120° Beam Angle
- 36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
- Suitable for Custom-Length Installations
- Compatible with 5-Pin 12mm IP65 Accessories
- Suitable 24V LED Driver Required
- RGBW Controller Required for Colour Control
- 3-Year Ovia Warranty
Ovia's published catalogue confirms the 5m RGB+4000K model together with its 14.4W/m rating, 24V supply, IP65 protection, 120° beam angle and 36,000-hour LED lifetime.
RGB Colour Changing + 4000K Cool White
The OV18145RGBCW65 combines red, green and blue colour channels with a dedicated 4000K cool white channel.
This RGBW configuration provides significantly greater versatility than a conventional single-colour LED strip. With suitable control equipment, RGB can be used to create a wide range of decorative colours and effects, while the dedicated white channel provides a defined cool-white output when required.
This makes the strip particularly suitable for installations that need both feature lighting and practical white illumination from the same LED tape.
Dedicated 4000K White Channel
Rather than creating white simply by mixing the RGB channels, this model includes a dedicated 4000K white output.
The result is a more useful white-light mode for applications where the installation needs to provide conventional illumination in addition to colour-changing effects.
Ovia publishes a white-light output of 690 lumens per metre for the RGB+4000K version, with an efficacy of 48lm/W and a white-light CRI above 80.
5 Metre LED Strip Reel
The OV18145RGBCW65 is supplied as a 5 metre reel, making it suitable for longer continuous lighting runs and larger feature-lighting projects.
The full reel has a nominal connected load of 72W based on the manufacturer's 14.4W/m rating, so the power supply and controller should be appropriately specified for the installed length and configuration.
24V DC Operation
The strip operates from a 24V DC constant-voltage supply. It is not designed for direct connection to a 230V mains supply.
A suitably rated 24V DC LED driver is therefore required, together with appropriate RGBW control equipment where colour selection, dimming or lighting effects are required.
IP65 Protection
A key advantage of the OV18145RGBCW65 is its IP65 rating.
This provides greater ingress protection than Ovia's corresponding IP20 strip and makes the product suitable for a broader range of appropriately designed installations where increased resistance to dust and water is required.
The IP rating of the completed installation will depend on correct installation and the appropriate sealing of cut ends, connections and accessories.
12mm RGBW Strip
Ovia specifies the RGBW versions of its 14.4W/m Inceptor Intense strip at 12mm wide.
This is important when choosing profiles, clips, connectors and other accessories because the RGBW tape is wider than the corresponding 10mm single-colour versions.
5-Pin RGBW Connections
Ovia lists dedicated 5-pin, 12mm IP65 accessories for the RGBW Inceptor Intense strips, including starter leads, joiner leads, joining connectors, mounting clips and sealed end caps.
Using accessories designed for the correct tape width, pin configuration and IP rating helps create a cleaner and more reliable installation.
Wide 120° Beam Angle
With a 120° beam angle, the OV18145RGBCW65 provides broad light distribution.
This makes it particularly effective for cove lighting, cabinetry, shelving, architectural details and suitable aluminium-profile installations where an even spread of light is desirable.
Cuttable for Bespoke Installations
The LED strip can be cut at designated cut points, allowing installers to tailor its length to the project.
Ovia's published catalogue for this version specifies the RGBW strip as cuttable at approximately 166.7mm intervals.
Cuts should only be made at the designated markings on the actual strip, and the appropriate sealing components should be used where maintaining the required ingress protection is necessary.
36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
The Inceptor Intense 14.4W/m range has a published 36,000-hour LED lifetime, providing a durable solution for professional decorative and architectural lighting installations.
Suitable for Feature & Architectural Lighting
The combination of RGB colour-changing capability, dedicated 4000K white output and IP65 protection makes this strip highly versatile.
It can be incorporated into residential and commercial schemes ranging from kitchen cabinetry and shelving to hospitality interiors, display lighting, feature walls, ceiling details and architectural lighting.
- Brand: Ovia Lighting
- Range: Inceptor Intense
- Product Code: OV18145RGBCW65
- Product Type: Flexible RGBW LED Strip
- LED Configuration: RGB + White
- 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: 690lm/m
- White Light Efficacy: 48lm/W
- CRI: >80 White
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Strip Width: 12mm
- Connection Type: 5-Pin RGBW
- IP Rating: IP65
- Cut Length: Approximately 166.7mm at Designated Cut Points
- LED Lifetime: 36,000 Hours
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +45°C
- Driver Required: Yes
- Driver Type Required: Suitable 24V DC Constant-Voltage Driver
- RGBW Controller Required: Yes, for Colour/Dimming Control
- Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years
Suitable Applications
- RGBW Feature Lighting
- Architectural Lighting
- Kitchen Lighting
- Under-Cabinet Lighting
- Cabinet Lighting
- Shelving
- Cove Lighting
- Ceiling Features
- Feature Walls
- Display Lighting
- Retail Displays
- Hospitality Lighting
- Bars & Restaurants
- Hotels
- Reception Areas
- Residential Interiors
- Commercial Interiors
- Colour-Changing Lighting
- Accent Lighting
- Custom LED Strip Installations
Why Choose the Ovia OV18145RGBCW65?
The Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBCW65 provides the flexibility of RGB colour-changing lighting and dedicated 4000K cool-white illumination in one professional LED strip.
Its IP65 construction gives it increased protection compared with the equivalent IP20 version, while the 24V DC operation, 14.4W/m output, 12mm RGBW format and 120° beam angle make it suitable for a broad range of bespoke lighting projects.
With up to 690lm/m from the white channel, a 36,000-hour LED lifetime and Ovia's 3-year warranty, the OV18145RGBCW65 is a versatile choice for professional residential, retail, hospitality and commercial feature-lighting installations.
| 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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