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Voting Systems
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DS200 – new 2013 DS850 – new 2013 AutoMARK Voting Equipment
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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 Same information as was covered at training in 2013 DS200 training only, no AutoMARK training Demonstration materials sent by county Voting Equipment Training
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Similar to M100 Clamshell cover Large touch screen New plastic ballot box Memory device is USB DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter
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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 DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter June 13 th - public information July 1 st – August 11 th – public demonstration
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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 DS200 – Precinct Ballot Counter End of April, early May
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Central Count Scanner Large touch screen Sorts 300 ballots per minute 3 output trays Memory device is USB DS850 – Central Counter
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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
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Voting Systems Testing July 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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Voting Systems Testing Calendar
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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 Voting Systems Testing July 14 th and September 29 th
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Testing References Testing Process Test decks Preliminary Testing Chain of custody Diagnostic testing Public Accuracy Testing Maintenance Problems Voting Systems Testing July 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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Hennepin County Test Deck Sample Testing References OSS Voting Equipment Testing Guide
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Testing Process
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Test Decks
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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
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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 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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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 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 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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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 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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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
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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 21 st - August 5 th October 13 th – October 28 th
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Call ES&S Hardware support 877-377-8683 Press 4 Option 1 (hardware) hardware@essvote.com hardware@essvote.com If you have multiple problems, prepare a spreadsheet with serial numbers and equipment problems Maintenance Problems Year round
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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 Public Accuracy Test (PAT) July 29 th - August 11 th October 21 st – November 3 rd
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