Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBWW20 14.4W/m RGBW 3000K LED Strip 5m IP20
SKU: OV18145RGBWW20
Brand: Ovia Lighting
Enhance the ambiance of any space with the Ovia Lighting OV18145RGBWW20 LED Strip. This versatile strip features RGB and 3K colour options, allowing you to create the perfect mood lighting for any occasion.
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Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBWW20 14.4W/m RGBW 3000K LED Strip 5m IP20
Professional 5m RGBW LED Strip with Colour-Changing RGB & Dedicated 3000K Warm White
The Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBWW20 is a versatile 5 metre RGBW LED strip combining full RGB colour-changing capability with a dedicated 3000K warm white channel. Rated at 14.4W per metre and operating from 24V DC, it is designed for professional decorative, architectural and feature-lighting installations.
Unlike conventional RGB tape, the OV18145RGBWW20 includes a dedicated warm-white channel. This allows an installation to produce vibrant coloured effects while also providing a defined 3000K warm white light when a softer, more natural ambience is required.
The exact OV18145RGBWW20 is listed by Ovia as a 5m, 12mm-wide, 14.4W/m RGB + 3000K LED strip with an IP20 rating.
Key Features
- Ovia Lighting Inceptor Intense LED Strip
- Product Code OV18145RGBWW20
- 5 Metre Reel
- RGB + 3000K Warm White
- RGBW LED Technology
- Dedicated Warm White Channel
- 14.4W per Metre
- 72W Nominal Load Across Full 5m Reel
- 24V DC Operation
- IP20 Rated
- 12mm Wide LED Strip
- 685 Lumens per Metre White Output
- 47lm/W White-Light Efficacy
- CRI >80 for White Light
- 120° Beam Angle
- 36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
- Cuttable at Designated Points
- 5-Pin RGBW Format
- Supplied with Stripped End Flylead
- Suitable 24V Driver Required
- Compatible RGBW Control Equipment Required for Colour Control
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Ovia's published product data specifies 685lm/m for the RGB+3000K version, together with a 120° beam angle, >80 white-light CRI, 36,000-hour lifetime and 24V DC operation.
RGB Colour Changing + 3000K Warm White
The key advantage of the OV18145RGBWW20 is its RGBW configuration.
Red, green and blue channels provide colour-changing illumination, while a separate 3000K warm-white channel provides conventional white illumination from the same LED strip.
With suitable RGBW control equipment, this allows an installation to move between colourful feature lighting and comfortable warm-white illumination depending on the required atmosphere.
Dedicated 3000K White Channel
The dedicated 3000K warm-white channel makes this strip particularly attractive for residential and hospitality applications.
Instead of relying solely on RGB colour mixing to create an approximation of white, the dedicated white LEDs provide a defined warm-white output.
Ovia specifies approximately 685 lumens per metre from the white channel with an efficacy of 47lm/W.
5 Metre LED Strip Reel
The OV18145RGBWW20 is supplied as a 5 metre reel, making it suitable for longer lighting runs and larger feature-lighting projects.
At 14.4W per metre, a complete 5m reel represents a nominal maximum load of 72W. The driver and control equipment should therefore be appropriately rated for the installed strip length and system configuration.
24V DC Operation
The Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBWW20 operates from 24V DC and must be used with an appropriately rated constant-voltage LED power supply.
It is not designed for direct connection to a 230V mains supply. Ovia's current installation documentation confirms the 24V DC operating requirement for this exact RGBW model.
IP20 Rated
The OV18145RGBWW20 carries an IP20 rating, making it intended for appropriate dry indoor installations.
Where greater protection against moisture or water is required, an appropriately rated alternative from the Inceptor Intense range should be selected.
Slim 12mm RGBW Format
The RGBW version has a 12mm strip width, compared with the 10mm width of Ovia's corresponding single-colour 14.4W/m strips.
This should be taken into consideration when selecting aluminium profiles, connectors and installation accessories.
5-Pin RGBW Accessory System
Ovia provides dedicated 5-pin, 12mm IP20 accessories for its RGBW Inceptor Intense strips.
Compatible accessory types include starter leads, flexible joiner leads, joining connectors, mounting clips and shaped connectors for more complex installations.
Using the correct 12mm, 5-pin components helps ensure compatibility when constructing a bespoke RGBW lighting system.
Wide 120° Beam Angle
The OV18145RGBWW20 has a 120° beam angle, helping spread illumination across a broad area rather than concentrating it into a narrow beam.
This makes the strip particularly suitable for cove lighting, cabinetry, shelving, display installations and indirect architectural lighting.
Cuttable for Bespoke Installations
The strip can be shortened at its designated cut points, allowing the installation length to be tailored to the project.
Ovia's catalogue data identifies designated cutting intervals for its RGBW strip. Because published catalogue revisions show differing cut-length figures, installers should follow the cut markings physically shown on the supplied LED strip rather than cutting at an assumed distance.
Supplied with Stripped End Flylead
Ovia supplies the strip with a stripped end flylead, helping facilitate connection into an appropriately designed RGBW lighting system.
The multi-channel RGBW arrangement requires suitable compatible wiring, controller and 24V power equipment.
36,000-Hour LED Lifetime
The Inceptor Intense 14.4W/m range has a published LED lifetime of 36,000 hours, providing a durable solution for professionally installed decorative and feature lighting.
Ideal for Warm-White Feature Lighting
The combination of colour-changing RGB and 3000K warm white makes the OV18145RGBWW20 especially useful where atmosphere is important.
It can provide vibrant colours for feature or mood lighting before switching to a softer warm-white output for everyday use.
This versatility makes it particularly well suited to kitchens, living spaces, bars, restaurants, hotels, retail displays and other interior feature-lighting projects.
- Brand: Ovia Lighting
- Range: Inceptor Intense
- Product Code: OV18145RGBWW20
- Product Type: Flexible RGBW LED Strip
- LED Configuration: RGB + White
- Colour Output: RGB + Warm White
- White Colour Temperature: 3000K
- Strip Length: 5 Metres
- Power Consumption: 14.4W/m
- Total Nominal Power at 5m: 72W
- Operating Voltage: 24V DC
- White Light Output: 685lm/m
- White Light Efficacy: 47lm/W
- CRI: >80 White
- Beam Angle: 120°
- Strip Width: 12mm
- Connection Format: 5-Pin RGBW
- IP Rating: IP20
- 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
- End Connection: Stripped End Flylead
- Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years
Suitable Applications
- Kitchen Lighting
- Under-Cabinet Lighting
- Cabinet Lighting
- Shelving
- Cove Lighting
- Feature Walls
- Ceiling Features
- Living Areas
- RGB Mood Lighting
- Warm White Ambient Lighting
- Architectural Lighting
- Retail Displays
- Display Cabinets
- Bars & Restaurants
- Hotels
- Hospitality Lighting
- Reception Areas
- Commercial Interiors
- Residential Interiors
- Custom RGBW Lighting Installations
Why Choose the Ovia OV18145RGBWW20?
The Ovia Inceptor Intense OV18145RGBWW20 provides the versatility of RGB colour-changing lighting and dedicated 3000K warm-white illumination within one flexible LED strip.
Its 5m length, 14.4W/m rating, 24V DC operation, 12mm RGBW format and 120° beam angle make it suitable for a broad range of bespoke indoor lighting projects. The dedicated warm-white channel produces up to 685lm per metre, while the LEDs have a published 36,000-hour lifetime.
For residential, retail and hospitality environments where both decorative colours and comfortable warm-white lighting are desirable, the OV18145RGBWW20 provides a flexible professional solution backed by Ovia's 3-year warranty.
| type | LED Strip | brand | Ovia Lighting |
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| 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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