Integrating CITA EV Charger on Monta App (CITA Smart 7 & Smart 22)

Welcome to CITA EV x Monta

Monta is the companion app for your CITA EV charger, which complies with the UK Smart Charging Regulations.

After integrating your charger into the app, you can:

• Integrate your EV with the app to see the current battery level, whether the cable is plugged in or the charging status.

• Configure your RFID cards as Charge Keys to operate the charger without the app.

• Plug your EV in, and SmartCharge will only charge your car when electricity is the cheapest or cleanest.

• Share your charger with family and friends. You can also set it to public and allow other EV drivers to use it at your own price.

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Before continuing with this guide, make sure your charger is connected to WiFi by following the CITA EV AP mode configuration.

To operate, the Charge Point necessitates a WiFi Router that has been configured with a 2.4Ghz network. If you haven't activated the 2.4Ghz network on your WiFi router, kindly navigate to the Router settings to enable it or reach out to your ISP for guidance.

WiFi & Server Configuration

AP Mode function lets you to directly connect to the configuration page of the charger to setup the WiFi network SSID & Password & also set the OCPP to Monta that the charger needs to connect to.

Step 1. Network Connection

You can perform this using Mobile Phones and Laptops.

(1) Switch your phone to airplane mode (to avoid auto connection to existing

WiFi network)

(2) Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled On your Mobile Phone or Laptop.

(3) Select charger point WiFi name.

The name of the WiFi SSID begins with”AC007.....”, it is the same

as the charger’s serial number.

(4) Enter WiFi Default password to connect: admin123

Step 2: Login

(5) Open a web browser (Eg. Safari, Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge)

(6) Enter the IP Address in the address bar as: 192.168.4.1

(7) Enter 4-digit network password (PIN Number)

How to locate PIN

The network pin can be found on the cover of the charge point. Please keep the PIN sticker on a safe place to access it later. Please get in touch with CITA EV Support on call or email if you lose or cannot locate the 4-digit pin.

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If you cannot load the IP Address on the browser, please verify if you are connected to the WiFi network of the Charge Point. There is a chance that the device can auto-connect to your local WiFi network since the Charge Point WiFi does not provide internet.

Step 3: Wi-Fi

(8) Select “Charger Point Setup”

(9) Wi-Fi Setup

You can select the Wi-Fi SSID name that you want to connect. Select “Other” & enter Wi-Fi SSID & Password manually if the Wi-Fi network is not showing in the list. (Ensure you carefully enter the Wi-Fi SSID name as they are character sensitive)

Monta Server Address: wss://ocpp.monta.app:443

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After the WiFi setup, you need to repeat Step 1 to log in to the settings to verify the connection.

(10) Verifying Network Connectivity

After re-login, please make sure the Wi-Fi strength is Good to Excellent, Server communication is “Connected”, & the network status is Online.

If the Wi-Fi strength is poor, please try to change the Wi-Fi network or arrange a range extender to enhance the network strength.

If the server communication is “Disconnected” or the network status shows Offline, please try to reset the network setting, and then repeat Step 2 and Step 3.

Step 4: Download the Monta App

Scan the QR below and follow the link or search for‘ Monta EV charging’ on App Store or Google Play.

Step 5: Setting up your Monta account

After installing the application on your iOS or Android device, launch the application.

Create your account using your phone number or social logins (Apple/Google/Microsoft)

Step 6: Link the charge point to your account

After setting up your account successfully, follow the instructions on "Let's get you started" page & select "Add my home charge point". Follow the steps for selecting the brand, and model & enter the charger's serial number to complete the integration.