How to Connect Your VORSPRUNG ALPHA EV Charger to the Monta App

A quick step-by-step guide for setting up your ALPHA EV Charger

Model No: 20284, 20285, 20320, 20321

Download the Monta App

[QR code for Google Play download]

[QR code for App Store download]

Scan the QR codes to download the Monta app from Google Play or the App Store.

Before You Start

Use 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (not 5 GHz).
Keep your Wi-Fi name & password ready.
Switch off mobile data while setting up [power-off-symbol].
Make sure your car is NOT plugged in [car-charging-symbol].

Keep the charger away from microwaves, cordless phones, Bluetooth speakers, and other strong Wi-Fi signals.

Connect Charger to Wi-Fi

Step 1: Enter Configuration Mode

Disconnect the charger from power, press the red Emergency Stop button, then reconnect power.

The charger will beep and the yellow light will flash, indicating it is in configuration mode.

Do not twist the Emergency Stop button until configuration is complete, as doing so will exit the mode.

[Image of the red Emergency Stop button]

Step 2: Connect to Charger's Wi-Fi Network

On your phone, tablet, or laptop, go to your Wi-Fi settings and find the network named EVSE-XXXXXXXX (where XXXXXXXX is your charger's factory number).

Connect using the default password: 12345678.

Step 3: Configure Network Settings

Open a web browser and type: 192.168.1.1

In the Configuration Directory Page, select 'Network Configuration'.

Network Configuration
Central System Configuration
DLB Configuration
RFID Configuration
Other Configuration
Upload CA-Certificate
Password Configuration
Exit Web Configuration Mode

Step 4: Select Wi-Fi Mode and Enter Credentials

Select 'Wi-Fi Custom' mode.

Scroll down to 'Wi-Fi Config' and enter your Wi-Fi SSID (network name) and password.

[Wi-Fi SSID input field]

[Wi-Fi Password input field]

Click SAVE. The charger will beep once.

Step 5: Exit Configuration Mode

Return to the main screen of the configuration page.

Click 'Exit Web Configuration Mode'. The charger will beep once.

Connection Status

The charger will now attempt to connect to the server.

If successful: the first green light will flash [green-light-symbol].

If unsuccessful: re-check your Wi-Fi and server details [red-cross-symbol].

Once the green light flashes, twist the Emergency Stop button to release it.

Your charger is now connected to Wi-Fi.

If your charger is far from the router, use a Wi-Fi extender or mesh system to improve signal.

Connect to Monta App

Make sure you have the Monta App installed. If not, use the QR codes on page 2 of this guide to download it (App Store / Google Play).

Step 1: Scan Charger QR Code

Scan the QR code below that corresponds to your charger model:

Tethered EV Charger: [QR code for Tethered EV Charger]

Socket EV Charger: [QR code for Socket EV Charger]

A pop-up will appear. Tap 'Open in Monta App'. If you don't yet have the app, you'll be guided to download it first.

Step 2: Enter Charger Serial Number

Enter the charger's serial number (the 9-digit number located on the rating plate on the side of the charger).

Step 3: Complete Charge Point Details

Enter your address and any other required information.
Choose the account or team you want to link the charger to (e.g., your personal account or your company team).
Tap 'Connect to Monta'.

Step 4: Wait for Connection

Monta will automatically check if your charger is online. If all settings are correct, the connection will be established.

Your VORSPRUNG Alpha charger is now ready to use in the Monta app.