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


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

For troubleshooting, please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide.
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