Voting Systems. DS200 DS850 AutoMARK Voting Equipment

Voting Systems

DS200 DS850 AutoMARK

Voting Equipment

Similar to M100 Clamshell cover Large touch screen Plastic ballot box Memory device is USB

DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter

Central Count Scanner

Large touch screen Sorts 300 ballots

per minute 3 output trays Memory device is

USB

DS850 – Central Counter

ADA ballot marking device Voter hears selections

through headphones and marks with a touch screen

Selections are printed onto ballot

Ballot is placed in the ballot counter

May take up to 10 minutes to boot up in the morning

AutoMARK

Voting Systems Testing

July 20th - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

Voting Systems Testing Calendar

Materials provided: DS200 memory sticks AutoMARK memory cards Seals Test decks Instructions for supplementing test deck

Material delivery date July 6 and September 28

Voting Systems Testing

July 6th and September 28th

Testing References Testing Process

Test decks Preliminary Testing Chain of custody Diagnostic testing Public Accuracy

Testing Maintenance

Problems

Voting Systems Testing

July 20st - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

Hennepin County Test Deck Sample

Testing References

OSS Voting Equipment Testing Guide

Testing Process

Test Decks

County will provide pre-marked test decks to cities

Test decks will be delivered before the testing period Supplement with

AutoMARK ballots, timing mark ballots

Corresponding test plans will be sent electronically

Pre-marked Test Decks

Ballots: Verify targets on all ballot styles printed correctly and read reliably

Ballot counters: Verify equipment accurately records valid votes, prompts when detects an error

AutoMARK: Verify equipment accurately prints voters choices, will assist disabled voters

Preliminary Testing - Objectives

July 20th - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

Mark AutoMARK ballots (listen to audio)

Print zeros tapes and compare to ballot order

Insert ballots into ballot counterVary in orientationOverride alerts for

over-votes and blank ballots

Reject ballots with timing marks filled in

Preliminary Testing - Checklist

Run results tape, compare to spreadsheet

Troubleshoot errorsRepeat using other

memory stick “Zero out” each device as

you finish with itTransmit test results to HC

server Secure equipment, record

seal numbers on certificate of preliminary testingJuly 20th - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

If test results don’t match test plan:

Put ballots in order Determine which race has

the error Compare race on

spreadsheet and ballots to determine which ballot was marked incorrectly

If necessary, mark new ballot

Retest

Preliminary Testing – Details

July 20th - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

Chain of Custody When not being tested,

equipment and materials should be locked up

Third parties should never have access to election equipment

When preliminary test is complete, seal USB stick and memory card into machines (DS200 and AutoMARK)

Secure backup USB stick and memory card, test deck and spreadsheet until Public Accuracy Test

Save all materials for 22 months after election

Preliminary Testing - Details

Before/during preliminary testing, ensure all basic functions working properly

Diagnostic Testing

AutoMark Printer prints clearly,

does not jam Monitor works, touch

screen is calibrated Audio clear, volume &

temp controls work Battery is charged Locks and doors

operate Set date and time

DS200 Printer prints clearly Monitor display works Battery is charged Locks and doors

operate correctly Set date and time

July 20th - August 5th

October 5th – October 28th

Call ES&S Hardware support

877-377-8683 Press 4 Option 1

(hardware) hardware@essvote.com If you have multiple

problems, prepare a spreadsheet with serial numbers and equipment problems

Maintenance Problems

Year round

Similar to Preliminary Test Precincts are selected by election

office Test at least 3 precincts Test 1 precinct from each district

that appears on a ballot Conduct PAT no more than 14 days

before election Give at least 2 days published and

posted notice At least 2 election judges from

different parties must be present Public may attend

Public Accuracy Test (PAT)

July 28th - August 10th

October 20th – November 2nd