Connecting to the Manufacturing Data Platform

In the following, you will learn how to connect the SPARK to the internet and the Manufacturing Data Platform

Once your SPARK is:

• Installed at the intended location,

• Connected to the network,

• And powered on,

you need to configure the network settings to establish a connection to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform.

This is done via the ENLYZE EDGE interface – the configuration tool available directly on the SPARK.

If your network uses DHCP exclusively and you have already confirmed that the SPARK is visible in your network, you can skip this step. Your SPARK is already successfully connected to the Manufacturing Data Platform.

Connecting to the SPARK

You can either connect directly to the SPARK (peer-to-peer) via Ethernet (recommended) or access it over the network.

Option 1: Direct Connection via the Service Port (Peer-to-Peer)

Connect your laptop to the SPARK using an Ethernet cable. Use the port labeled "Service" on the SPARK.

Configure your Laptop's Network Adapter

To access the ENLYZE EDGE interface, configure your laptop's network port (used for the SPARK connection) with:

• IP address: 10.96.96.2

• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Below is a step-by-step guide for assigning a static IP address on your operating system.

Guide: Configure IP Address on Windows

Requirements:

• Admin rights on your laptop

• Know which network adapter to configure (especially if you have multiple LAN adapters)

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Steps for Windows 10 or 11:

1. Open Network and Sharing Center: Go to "Network & Internet" → then "Network and Sharing Center"

2. Change adapter settings: Click "Change adapter settings" on the left panel

3. Select your network adapter: Right-click on your active Ethernet adapter → click "Properties"

4. Open IPv4 settings: Double-click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)"

5. Manually enter the IP address:

   • Select "Use the following IP address"

   • IP address: 10.96.96.2

   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

   • Default gateway: 10.96.96.1

6. Save settings: Click "OK" → then "Close" → close the window

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📌 Tip:

To revert to automatic IP assignment later, select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address automatically"

Guide: Configure IP Address on a Mac

Requirements:

• Know which adapter to use (and possibly have an Ethernet adapter)

Steps:

1. Open System Settings → Click the Apple menu (top left) → Choose "System Settings" (or "System Preferences" in older macOS)

2. Go to Network → Select "Network" from the main menu or search

3. Choose the correct connection → Select the Ethernet adapter connected to the SPARK → If it’s not visible: Ensure your Mac is connected via LAN cable

4. Click "Details" / "Advanced" / "More Options" (label varies by macOS version)

5. Manually configure the IP address → Go to the "TCP/IP" tab → Set "Configure IPv4" to "Manually" → Enter:

   • IP address: 10.96.96.2

   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

   • Router/Gateway: leave blank or 10.96.96.1

6. Save settings: Click "OK" → then "Apply"

Option 2: Access via Network

Alternatively, you can access ENLYZE EDGE if your laptop is in the same subnet as the SPARK – or if a corresponding route exists.

Use the SPARK’s local IP address with port 443.

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Open the ENLYZE EDGE Interface in the Browser

• Open your browser and go to: https://10.96.96.1
• A security warning may appear, indicating an unsecure connection. This is expected and harmless, as ENLYZE EDGE uses a self-signed certificate to encrypt traffic even offline. More information is available here.

To proceed:

1. Click "Advanced"

2. Then click the link "Continue to 10.96.96.1 (unsafe)" to access the ENLYZE EDGE interface.

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First Login to ENLYZE EDGE

Use the following credentials for the initial login:

• Username: admin

• Password: the hostname of the SPARK (printed on the device housing, e.g., youthful-gabbana)

ℹ️ Hint:

The hostname is printed directly on the SPARK enclosure.

You will be prompted to set a new password: → Choose a secure password and save it in your corporate password manager. → Share the new password with your IT or responsible team.

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Internet Access Configuration

After login, the installation wizard guides you through setting up internet connectivity.

Depending on your network setup:

• DHCP: IP address is assigned automatically.

• Static IP: You will be prompted to enter CIDR and gateway IP.

IP Assignment via DHCP

Static IP Assignment

After applying the configuration, the connection to the ENLYZE Manufacturing Data Platform is tested.

If no error appears, your SPARK is now connected and can securely transmit shopfloor data to the cloud. It will also appear as online in the ENLYZE app.

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Connection Issues

If a connection error occurs, an error message will be shown:

Example: ENLYZE EDGE reports failed DNS resolution

For troubleshooting, please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide.

Troubleshooting