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Voting Systems

Voting Systems. Voting Equipment. DS200 – new 2013 DS850 – new 2013 AutoMARK. Voting Equipment Training. ES&S will administer 8 sessions starting in June, morning and afternoon options June 19 th - Plymouth June 24 th - Plymouth July 7 th - Richfield July 8 th – Maple Grove

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Voting Systems

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  1. Voting Systems

  2. Voting Equipment DS200 – new 2013 DS850 – new 2013 AutoMARK

  3. Voting Equipment Training • ES&S will administer • 8 sessions starting in June, morning and afternoon options • June 19th - Plymouth • June 24th - Plymouth • July 7th - Richfield • July 8th – Maple Grove • Same information as was covered at training in 2013 • DS200 training only, no AutoMARK training • Demonstration materials sent by county

  4. DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter Similar to M100 Clamshell cover Large touch screen New plastic ballot box Memory device is USB

  5. DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter June 13th - public information July 1st – August 11th – public demonstration • New equipment purchase 2013 • Provide public information • 60 days prior to election day • Public demonstration • For 6 weeks prior to election day • County will assist with documentation for these requirements

  6. DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter End of April, early May • Firmware update in 2014 • No changes to screens • Change to order of candidate names on results tape • ES&S staff will perform update • End of April, early May

  7. DS850 – Central Counter Central Count Scanner Large touch screen Sorts 300 ballots per minute 3 output trays Memory device is USB

  8. AutoMARK 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

  9. Voting Systems Testing July 21st - August 5th October 13th – October 28th

  10. Voting Systems Testing Calendar

  11. Voting Systems Testing July 14th and September 29th • Materials provided: • DS200 memory sticks • AutoMARK memory cards • Seals • Test decks • Instructions for supplementing test deck • Asset tags * • Material delivery date • July 14 and September 29

  12. Voting Systems Testing July 21st - August 5th October 13th – October 28th • Testing References • Testing Process • Test decks • Preliminary Testing • Chain of custody • Diagnostic testing • Public Accuracy Testing • Maintenance Problems

  13. Testing References • OSS Voting Equipment Testing Guide Hennepin County Test Deck Sample

  14. Testing Process

  15. Test Decks

  16. Pre-marked 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

  17. Preliminary Testing - Objectives July 21st - August 5th October 13th – October 28th 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

  18. Preliminary Testing - Checklist • Run results tape, compare to spreadsheet • Troubleshoot errors • Repeat using other memory stick • “Zero out” each device as you finish with it • Transmit test results to HC server • Secure equipment, record seal numbers on certificate of preliminary testing July 21st - August 5th October 13th – October 28th • Mark AutoMARK ballots (listen to audio) • Print zeros tapes and compare to ballot order • Insert ballots into ballot counter • Vary in orientation • Override alerts for over-votes and blank ballots • Reject ballots with timing marks filled in

  19. Preliminary Testing – Details July 21st - August 5th October 13th – 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

  20. Preliminary Testing - Details 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

  21. Diagnostic Testing DS200 • Printer prints clearly • Monitor display works • Battery is charged • Locks and doors operate correctly • Set date and time 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 July 21st - August 5th October 13th – October 28th Before/during preliminary testing, ensure all basic functions working properly

  22. Maintenance Problems Year round 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

  23. Public Accuracy Test (PAT) July 29th - August 11th October 21st – November 3rd • Similar to Preliminary Test • Precincts are selected by election office • Test at least 3 precincts • Test 1 precinct from each congressional, legislative, commissioner district, ward and school district that appear 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

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