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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) [email protected] 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