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ES&S Model 650Central BaIIot Scanner

Operator)s Manual

Election Systems and Software, Inc.Corporate Headquarters11208 John Galt Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68137, USAPhone: (402) 593-0101

Toll Free Inside of U.S.: (800) 247-8683Fax: (402) 593-8107

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ES&S Modet 650Central Ballot Scanner

Operator's Manual

Version 1.2September 2,2003

Election Systems and Software, fnc.Corporate HeadquartersI1208 John Galt Blvd.

Omaha, NE 68137, USAPhone: (402) 593-0101

Toll Free Inside U.S.: (800) 247-8683Fax: (402) 593-8107

h@://www.essvote.com

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Our Mission

our Mission is to support democracy worldwide by providing proven, accurate, andinnovative election systems and services to voters and election officials.

Our Vision

our vision is to continuously improve and grow our integratod total electionsolutions that provide "Better Elections Every Day." we will accomplish thisvision with an uncompromising commihnent to customer satisfaction and integntywithin the election process.

Who We Are

ES&S is a company of dedicated people building integrated sysiems anddeveloping solutions for the election official's total management needs:

r Election and voter regishation management softwareo Ballot counting and tabulation hardwarer Election information management software


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DisclaimerElection Systems & softryare does not exteird any *alran@product information and material disclosure contained in this document is fumishedzubject to the terms and conditions of a purcbase or lease agreement. The only warrantiesmade by Election Systems & Software are contained in such agreements. Users shouldensure that the use of this equipment complies with all legal or other obligations of tleir

FCC Compliance:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. operation is subject to the _following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. and(2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that maycause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinslall-ation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used tn accordance with the instructions, muy

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interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in aparttcular installation. If this Lquipment does causeharrnftl interference to radio or television reception, which can bi deterrrined bytuming the equipment offand on, the user is encouragcd to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:

o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.r Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.r connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 2: Warning Messages.............,.. ........................ 3Importanf Safety Instructions................ ............ 3

Chapter3 :Unders tand ing theScanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scanner Functions .........7Extemal Scanner Parts ......... ........... g

Scnnner Control Pane1........ .......glnternal $sanner Parts.......... .......... 11Understanding the Election Definition. ...........l2

Chapter 4: Performing Pre-Election Day Tas}s ................13Supply Inventory.. ....... 13Pre-Election Maintenance .............

Replacing the Pick Be1t........... ..................14Cleaning and Replacing the Retard Pads......... ........... 14Cleaning the Rollers ................15Cleaning the Fiber Optic Sensors..... ......... 15Cleaning the Scanner................ ................. 15

Connecting the Extemal Printer ...................... 16Loading the Election Definition ...................... 16Testing the Election Definition ..... lg

ZetoTotals and Tum off Sort Options..... ................... lgScan the Test Deck and Check Reports ...................... 19

Chapter 5: Operating the Scanner ....................21Activating the Scanner .-...,............21

Startup conditions: ...................21Performing Final Readiness Checks ............. ....................22

Start the Scanner and Check the Ready Report....... ......................22ZeroTotals and Run Zero Reports............. .................23

Scanning the Ballots ......................24Using Headers .............25

Print Control Header .....-.......-.25Precinct Identification Header. ..................25Precinct Ballot Header ............26Precinct Flush Header .............26Volatile Flush Header...... ........26

Scanning Absentee Ballots...... ......26Absentees Mixed with Regular Precinct Ballots...... .....................26Duplicate Absentee Precincts... .................27Absentees as a Separate Group .......,.........27

Sorting Blank, Over-vote, Crossover and Write-in Ballots ................2g


Saving Totals....... ........29Printing Results Reports..... ...........30Adding Totals to the Scanner from a Disk.......... ..............30

Appendix A: Understanding the Reports 3 lResults Report Options..... .............31Results Report Format...... .............3IResults Report Types ....................32System Report Types

Grand Totals Report-Long Format................ ...........33Grand Totals Report-Short Format .........34Precincts Processed Report ....- 35Precincts Not Processed Report ................35Totals by Precinct Report-Long Format................ .....................36Totals by Precinct Report-Short Format................. ....................37Machine Readiness Report...... ..................39Audit Log Report-Real Time ........

Appendix B: Understanding the Operational Modes ............................................41On-I ine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Feed Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Diag. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Diag. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41Diag. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Diag. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Monitor Print......... ......42Print Ballotlmage .......42Diagnostic Reports ......43

Diagnostic 2 Report.... .................. .............43Diagnostic 3 Report.... .............43Diagnostic 4 Report.... .............44Audit Log Report-Monitor Print Button............... .-....45Print Ballot Image Report .......46

Appendix C: Troubleshooting... .........................47User Requested ReportlLogMessages.. ......................47Scanner Process Messages ..--..4gTabulator Process Messages.. .................... 5gIntttalization Process Messages.. ...............67

Appendix D: Flushing PrecinctsMethod l: Procedure to Flush a Precinct ........76Method 2: Procedure to Flush a Precinct ........77Procedure to Flush Volatile Memory... - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

Chap te r 1 : I n t r oduc t i onThe ES&S central count system combines decentralized pencil-and-paper votingwith centralized automated ballot counting. The centerpiece of this syri"m is theES&S Central Ballot Scannsl; a high-speed, computerized, optical mark reader.

Voting takes place at various locations within a precinct. After the polls close,poll workers put ballots into a locked ballot box. They take the boxes to thecentral vote-counting location and count them using ES&S Central BallotScanners.

Note: Jurisdictions can also use central count scanners in a system with precinctcounters, to count early vote and absentee ballots.

Election laws and procedures vary from state to state. Use the information in thisguide to develop election administration procedures for your jurisdiction.

The manual contains the following sectionsr '

o Understanding the Scanner. This section describes the functions of theballot scanner. In addition, this section contains diagrams and descriptionsabout the individual parts of the scanner and the control panel.

r Performing Pre-Election Day Tasks. This section describes the necessaryElection Day supplies and provides insffuctions for performing routine andpre-election maintenance, and for installing and testing the election definition.

r Operating the Scanner. This section provides step-by-step instructions foroperating the scanner, including ssanning the ballots; scanning absenteeballots separately; sorting over-vote, blank, crossover and write-in ballots;storing vote totals on a disk; adding vote totals from a disk onto the scanner;and printing reports.

. Appendix A: Understanding the Reports. This section providesexplanations for and samples of each central scanner report.

o Appendix B: Understanding the Operational Modes. This section providesexplanations for and samples of each operational and diagnostic mode of thescanner.

o Appendix C: Troubleshooting. This section describes all possible systemmessages along with instructions for responding to them.

. Appendix D: tr'lushing Precincts. This section provides instructions forclearing or "flushing" precinct vote totals with the use of flush headers.


Contac t ing ES&S fo r Techn ica l Suppor tThis operator's manual should aid you in accomplishing most central scanner-related tasks. However, if you need additional assistance, or if you encounter aprocessing problem or system error, ES&S,s technisll support staffcan provideadvice and help you resolve the situation.

When you contact ES&S for technical support, please be near yogr scanner. Inaddition" be prepared to provide the following infonnation to the supportrepresentative:

r The model number of the product you are using.e The exact wording of any messages that appeared on your scanner.o A description of what happened, what you were doing when the problem

occurred, and how you hied to solve the problem.

support representatives are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. centralstandard rime, however, support hours-are extended during election periods.

You can contactan ES&S support representafive in several ways:

Telephone: 800-247-8693 (USA & Canada) or402-5%-A t0 I (Intemational)

Fax: 402-593-8107

MaiI: Election Systems & Software11208 John Galr Blvd.Omaha, NE 68137 USA

E-Mail [email protected]


Chap te r 2 : Warn i ng MessagesWhen used properly, the Model650 is safe and effective. The following symbolsthroughout this manual indicate when hazards may occur during normaloperation of the scanner. Please read the wamings and proceed with cautionwhen you carry out potentially hazardous scanner operations.

Electrical Shock I)anger: This symbol indicates a danger ofelectric shock. There are high voltages present inside theenclosure of the Model650 scanner. To reduce the risk of fireor electric shock, do not attempt to open any enclosures or gainaccess to areas for which you have not trained. Only ES&Squalifted personnel should open enclosed areas of the scaruler.

User daution: This user caution symbol indicates that damage -to the scanner or injury to the user could occllr if the properprocedures are not followed. Carefully follow all instructionsand proceed with caution when this symbol is associated with aset of instructions.

lmpor tan t Safe ty Ins t ruc t ionsPlease read all safety instructions before operating the Model 650 CentralScanner.

Read the User's Guide

Read the user's guide carefully before operating the scanner. Carefully follow allinstructions and read all wamings.

Power Sources

Only operatc this product from the type of power source indicated in theoperator's manual. Make sure that the installation complies with applicablesections of the National Electric Code. Consult your local building code beforeinstalling.


Ventilation

Slots and openings in the case of the Model 650 scanner are included to provideadequate ventilation for the unit. These openings must remain clear. Do not blockor cover any openings in the Model 650 case or the unit could overheat. Do notoperate the Model650 in an enclosed housing not approved by ES&S. Do notplace the Model 650 on a sc.urler stand not approved by ES&S.

Water and Moisture

Caution: Do not place containers with liquids such as coffee,water or soda on or around the Model 650. Do not operate thescanner in an excessively wet environment. Store the Model650in a cool dry place.

Cleaning

Followjnsfuctions in the operator's manual for cleaning the Model 650. onlyuse cleaning solutions approved by ES&S in the operator's manual

Heating

Do not install this product near heat sources such as radiators, air ducts, areassubject to direct sunlight or other products that produce excessive heat.

Power Cord Protection

Route or install the power supply cord for this product in such a manner toprotect it from being walked over orpinched. Make sure you power down theunit cornplel.ely before connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Remove thepower cord before moving the unit. Only plug the power cord in to an easilyaccessible unobstructed wall socket.

Seruicing

Do not attempt to service the scanner unless specifically instructed to do so byES&S. Do not attempt to gain access to areas of the unit where dangerousvoltages are present. Only quatified ES&S technisians should service the Model650.


Damage Requiring Seruice

Unplug the Model650 and call ES&S to consult a qualified service technicianunder the following conditions:

o Whenthe power cord is damaged.

. If liquid has been spilled into the scanner casing.

. Consult a technician if the scanner does not function nonnally whilefollowing instructions in the operator's manual. Adjust only the controlsspecified in the operator's manual. Improper adjustment of other controlsmay result in damage to the scanner and will often require work by anES&S technician to restore the scanner to normal operating condition.

o If the product is damaged in any way.

o When the scanner displays a negative change in performance.


C h a p t e r 3 : U n d e r s t a n d i n g t h eS c a n n e r

This chapter describes the functions of the ballot scanner. The chapter alsocontains diagrams and descriptions about the different parts of the scanner andthe control panel. Review this section before Election Day in order to familiarizeyourself with the parts and functions of the scanner. ES&S recommends runninga ballot test deck so that you can correct scanner errors before the election.

For information about supplies needed to ensure that the scanner runs smoothly,pre-election maintenance and loading the election definition see Chapter 4,Performing Pre-Election Day Tasks. "

Scanner Func t i onsThe Central Scanner perfortns the following functions:

. The scanner checks the pre-printed codes along the baliot edge to determineeach ballot's precinct, split and type. For example, a primary election ballotfrom precinct five might be Republican, Democratic or Non-partisan.

o The scanner reads voter choices for candidates or issues. The entire readingprocess takes only a fraction ofa second for each ballot.

o The scanner checks for ballot irregularities. For example, if a voter opts notto vote in one race, that choice is recognized and recorded. Alternatively, ifthe scanner detects a torn ballot, the machine stops and provides the operatorwith instructions for handling the ballot.

o The scanner tabulates votes in each race and tracks the race count bvprecinct. The scanner also counts total ballots by precinct.

o The scanner ffacks absentee results bv the method defined in the electiondefinition.

o The scanner generates reports to show up-to-the-minute totals by individualprecinct, city, or by counfy. Final reports serye as unofficial election nightresults. The scanner also generates a time/date stamped audit log of scanneractivities on a separate printer.

o The scanner saves election results to a zip disk in order to make a permanentrecord of the election or to use as backup data.


Externa I Sca n ner Pa r tsEach part of the Model650 Central Scanner performs a specific function. Theterminology used in this manual refers frequently to these parts; therefore, it isimportant to be familiar with them.

Pick BeltConholPanel

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Read HeadHandle Advance Knob

(behindpanel)

I-nputHopper

Pick BeIt. The pick belt looks like a very thick rubber band and is about fourinches in diameter. The belt grabs the top ballot and moves it into the readarea.

Retard Pad. The retard pad is a rubbery, ovar-shaped pad about one inchacross. It is embedded in the metal plate directly beneath the pick belt. Thepad slows the movement of all ballots except for the top one that the scalrneris feeding through the transport.

Read rread Handle. use the read head handle to lift the read head andexpose the pick belt and retard pad.

Control Panel. The control panel contains all of the buttons necessary foroperating the ballot scanner. The "scanner Control panel" section belowdescribes each part of the control panel.

rnput Hopper. The input hopper holds the ballots in position for entry intothe scanner.

output Hopper. The output hopper holds the ballots that the scanner hascounted.

up-stop Knob. use the up-stop knob to adjust the guide ann, which holdsthe ballots in place as the input hopper rises.

Manual Advance Knob. The manual advance knob is located behind thefront panel (which opens by applying pressure to the right edge). Tuming theknob manually feeds the ballot tbrough the read head.


Scanner Con t ro l Pane lThe contol panel consists of various buffons that set the scanner mode, start andstop the scanner, control sorting functions, and select reporting functions. Thepanel also has various lights that indicate the options chosen, operating status anda display screen for system messages.

Zero TotalslEnableButtons Absentee Button

Indicator Lights

Scanner ModeFunctions

ZipDiveFunctions

Detailed descriptions of the panel's functions follow:

o Mode: Use the mode area to set the scanner to "on-line" for scanning ballots,or to various diagnostic modcs. During the election, you should set themachine to "on-line." To set the mode to on-line, press the SELECT buttonuntil the on-line indicator light is on. For details on each diagnostic modealong with examples of printouts produced by the scanner, please seeAppendix B, "LJnderstanding the Operational Modes."

o zero Totals: Press ZERO TOTALS and ENABLE at the same time to clearthe scanner's volatile memory (memory that is erased when the system istumed off) and intemal drive. The scanner erases all memory but data savedto the zip disk remains.

o Data Transfer: This area contains the SAVE and IMPORT TOTALSbuttons. Press the SAVE bufton to save all ballot tabulation information tothe intemal drive. Press SAVE and ENABLE at the same time to savetabulation data on the intemal drive to the zip disk. Press IMPORT TOTALSwhile holding down ENABLE to copy information from the zip disk to theintenral drive.

Display Screen


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Enable: This button is included as a safety feature. You must press itsimultaneously with either the ZERO rorALS button or the IMpoRTTOTALS button. Because this button has to be pressed simultaneously witheither of the other two, the scanner operator cannot inadvertently change votecounts.

Absentee Mode: This button changes the scanner's operating mode. whenyou turn the scanner on, the default on-line operating mode is "precinctmode." If you are counting absentee ballots as duplicate precincts, press thisbutton to change the on-line operating mode to absentee mode.

Sort: This area contains buttons that control ballot sort options: blank, over-vote, special, and write-in. When one of these buttons is pressed thecorresponding light indicates that the sort option is active. Refer to localprocedures about using these options.

Reports: use the buttons in this area to generate results reports. set theFORMAT buffon to either "short" or "lo[g." For explanations for andsamples of each report, see Appendix A, "understanding the Reports."

Display screen: The display screen on the upper right side of the controlpanel is where the scanner displays system messages.

Indicator Lights: The following lights are located under the display screen:READY: indicates that the scanner is ready for operation.

BUSY: indicates that the scanner is processing.

TEST: indicates that the scanner is in diagnostic mode.

MULTTPLE: indicates that there are multiple ballots in rcad, area; thescanner stops operation until the problem is resolved.

MACHTNE GHECK: indicates a possible hardware error; call ES&S.LAMP TEST: Tums on all lights on the control panel to check thatthey are working.

RE-scAN BALLors: illuminates when defective ballots do not scan,including the following: sorted ballots, feed jams, multiple sheets andblack check erors.

Stop: This button stops the scanner's processing

Start: This button starts the scannor's processing.


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I n te rna l Scanner Pa r t sIt is important to become familiar with the internal scanner parts, but the scanneroperator should not adjust any controls inside the scanner without guidance froman ES&S technical associate.

Warning: Do not attempt to service this unit unlessspecifically instructed to do so. Do not attempt to gain accessto areas of the unit where dangerous voltages are present.Refer servicing to qualified ES&S service personnel.

A. Backside of front switch panel.

B. Reset Button.

C. Program card cage.

D. Rear of Input Hopper Assembly.

E. Motor control power supply.

F. Main power supply.

G. Motor control relav module.

H. Fuse for motor control relays.

I. Fuse for motor control a/c.

J. Motor.

K. Rear of Zip drive.

L. Amplifier board.

M. PMS board.

N. Tuning Screwdriver.


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Unders tand ing the E lec t i on De f in i t i onElection coders program the election definition onto a zip disk for each election.It contains all the candidates, contests and ballot styles specific to the currentelection. In addition, the election definition contains various options, whichconfrol how the ballot scanner operates, and how the scanner reports results.Election definition options include (but are not limited to) the following:

. By style or by precinct tabulation.

. Inclusion ofunder-votes and over-votes on reports.

. Percentage included for under-votes and over-votes on reports.

. lnclusion of ballot positions on precinct reports.

. Tabulation of sorted write-in ballots.

. Duplicate absentee precincts.


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Chap te r 4 : Pe r fo rm ing Pre -E lec t i on

This section describes the supplies needed to prepare the scanner for ElectionDay and provides insfuctions for performing the following preparatory tasks:

o Pre-election maintenance on the pick belt, retard pad, rollers and fiberoptic sensors.

o Loading the election definition.

o Testing the election definition.

For information about operating the scanner, including scanning the ballots andprinting reports, see Chapter 5, "Operating the Scanner."

InventoryES&S recommends keeping the following supplies on hand for each ballotscanner. You can order these items from ES&S. Please call us at (800) 247-8653with any questions. Allow four weeks for delivery.

o Pick Belts: These are about four inches in diameter and look like very thickrubber bands. If ES&S is programming your election, these belts willbe sentwith the election definition. Only order from ES&S. Quantify: two.

o Retard Pads: These thin, oval, rubbery pads are about one inch wide. onlyorder from ES&S. Quantity: two.

o 8.5'o x ll", continuous feed, three-part paper: ES&S recommends that theprinter paper be carbonless to avoid smearing. If you will be using theElection Reporting Manager, one part paper may be used. Quantity: twoboxes.

Pressurized air cans: Used to clean the sensors. Quantity: two.

cloth and Isopropyl rubbing alcohol: used to clean the rollers. euantity:one bottle.

small white adhesive labels, Yt inchwide: use these labels to cover straymarks on the ballots. Only use labels from ES&S. Quantity: 12 sheets.

Zip Disks: These should be PC formatted disks. Quantity: three.

Marking Devices: voters must mark their battots with an approved markingdevice. ES&s recommends and supplies the Bic Round Stic @lack) mediumpoint pen. This is the only marking device that ES&S recommends.


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Spare printer ribbon: Use this for a backup ribbon on your PC printer. Referto the printer manual for the type of ribbon, or call ES&S. Quantify: one perprinter.

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS): ES&S provides an optional UPSBattery Babkup for power loss situations. Quantity: one.

Pre -E lec t i on Ma in tenanceIn order to keep the scanner in working order, perforrn routine maintenancebefore each election. It is important that you unplug the scanner beforeperforming these tasks and that you raise the read head to avoid damaging thecontrol panel.

Warning: The power supply cord for this product should berouted or installed in such a manner to protect it from beingwalked on or pinched- Make sure you powsr the unit downcompletely before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.Remove the power cord before moving ffoe rrnif. Place thepower cord near an easily accessible unobstructed socket outlet.

R e p l a c i n g t h e P i c k B e l t

The pick belt grabs, or "picks," the top ballot and moves it into the read area. Asthe belt becomes old and wom, multiple ballots may pass through the scanner atonce, causing the scanner to jam and stop processing ballots. For the best results,replace the pick belt before each election.

To replace the pick belt

1. Pull the wom belt off the right-hand roller, and then remove it from the left-hand roller.

2. Shetch out the new pick belt as you might stretch a balloon before inflating it.

3. Loop the belt around the left roller and then around the right roller until it fitsinto place.

C l e a n i n g a n d R e p l a c i n g t h e R e t a r d P a d s

The retard pads should be light-colored and clean. The first retard pad is an ovalpad found below the pick belt. The second pad is a square pad located on theinput hopper tray. You should clean these pads regularly. If either pad is dirty ordiscolored, cleaning them may improve the performance of the scanner. Replacethe retard pad below the pick belt if it appears worn or is not performing well.


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To clean the retard pads

To clean either retard pad, wipe the area with a dry, cotton cloth to absorb anyink without smearing it. If more cleaning is fiecessary, apply isopropyl-rubbingalcohol to the cloth and clean again.

To replace the retard pad

l. Use the small tuning screwdriver stored in the back of the scanner to lift theedge of the pad until it is above the metal surface.

2. Place the new pad into position beneath the pick belt with the flat surfacedown, and then pop it into place with the screwdriver.

Note: Make sure there are no exposed pad edges and that the pad is insertedflat surface down. Failure to properly insert the pad can cause ballots to jamand/or rip as the scanner feeds them through the transport.

C l e a n i n g t h e R o l l e i s

The rollers move the ballots through the read area and into the output hopper. Ifthe surfaces of the rollers are dtty or discolored, clean them.

To clean the rollers, apply isopropyl-rubbing alcohol to a cotton cloth and cleanthe visible surfaces of the rollers, tuming them as you clean to expose most of thesurface area ofthe rollers.

C l e a n i n g t h e F i b e r O p t i c S e n s o r s

The sensors are small devices (approximately l/8 inch in diameter) thatreadballots and detect paper jams. The sensors are embedded in metal plates in theread area.

To clean the fiber optic sensors, wipe them with a dry, cotton cloth or use apressurized air can to clean out any debris or paper dust collected during scanneroperation. It is important to hold the can upright so that you do not expelpropellant onto the sensors.

C l e a n i n g t h e S c a n n e r

Caution: If it should become necessary to clean the scanner,disconnect the unit from its power source. Do not use liquidcleaners, aerosols, abrasive pads, scouring powders or solvents,such as benzene or alcohol. Use a soft cloth lightly moistened witha mild detergent solution. Ensure that the surface cleaned is fullydry before reconnecting the power.


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Connect ing the Ex terna l Pr in te rConnect yow printer(s) to the Model 650 to print reports on 8.5 x 1 I sized paper.Refer to the printer manual for specific instructions on operating the printer.

To connect an external printer

1. Plug the printer cable into the extemal parallel printer port located next to theonloff switch on the side of the scanner

2. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the parallel printer port on theback of the printer.

3. Connect the printer's electric cord to a wall outlet.

Note: The 650 has two parallel ports for connecting printers. ES&S configuresthe machine when built to either use one port (sending both audit and results datato a single printer), or to use two ports (sending audit1ahto one printer andresults data to the other printer).

Load ing the E lec t ion Def in i t ionElection coders create a new zip disk containing the current election informationfor every new election. If ES&S is coding your election, they will send the diskto you.

Note: Make sure you plug the scanner into agrounded, three-prong electricaloutlet and that you only plug one scanner into a single wall or floor outlet at atime. Do not use an extension cord with the scanner. Use the power strip (with 6'cord) that ES&S sent with your sc,lnner.

Warning: The power supply cord for this product should be routedor installed in such a manner to protect it from being walked on orpinched. Power the unit down completely before connecting ordisconnectrng the power cable. Remove the power cord beforemoving the unit. The power cord must be placed neir an easilyaccessible unobstructed socket outlet.


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To load the new election definition

1. Turn on the printers. Veri$ that the printer paper is loaded properly, and thatthe print head is at the top of the page. Refer to your printer instructions forguidance (the printer manufacturer's manual should always be kept in thedrawer of the scanner stand).

2. Insert the zip disk with your election definition into the zip drive on thescanner. You must insert the disk before you tum the scanner on for thescanner to recognize that you are loading a new election definition.

3. Turn the scanner on. The message "Booting M650" appears.

The message, 'oPress Stop to Keep (Election Name 1) Press Start to lnitialize(Election Name 2)" appears after the machine boots.

4. Press START to transfer the election definition files from the zip disk to thescanner's intenral drive. The message "Confrrm: Initialize Election? PressStop to Cancel, Start to Continue" appears.

5. Press START to transfer the election definition file from the zip disk to theinternal drive. The message "Initializing Election Files" appears. The nextmessage reads, "Printing System Ready Report,o'followed by a messagewhich reads "Ready for Regular Countirg."

After you load the election definitiono the 'Ready' light illuminates, and thescanner is in on-line mode. The report forrnat is automatically set to shortwhen the scanner starts.

6. Make sure the information on the Machine Readiness Report is correct.Contact an ES&S support technician immediately if the printed informationis not correct for the current election.

7. Remove the zip disk with the election definition and store it in a safe place.

Caution: Do not reuse the election definition disk tostore election data. Use blank zip dislis instead so thatyour election definition can be archived. The electiondefinition will remain on the machine until a newelection definition is loaded.

Note: When you save results to azip disk, you can use that results disk toload the election definition onto additional scanners. Initialization of thesemachines will be faster than it was when the election definition was loadedonto the first scanner. Make sure that you zero totals on any scanners forwhich vou load the election definition with a results disk.


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Test ing the E lec t ion Def in i t ionES&S will provide a hand counted test deck for each election. A test deck is astack of sample ballots that are marked and scanned at ES&S. The reportsincluded with the test deck contain accurate results for the election definition sentto yourjurisdiction.

Use the test deck to verifr your election definition and to test scanner operation.Be sure to follow your local election laws regarding election testing. To test theelection you will zero totals on the scanner and tum off the sort options, then runyour test deck and check the result reports.

T e r o T o t a l s a n d T u r n o f f S o r t O p t i o n s

Prepare the scanner before you nrn the test deck.

To zero totals and turn off sort options -

1. Turn on the printer. Make sure the paper is loaded properly and that the printhead is atthe top of the page.

2. Tum on the scanner. An underscore character will appear followed by themessage "Booting M650." If you have not loaded the election definition,follow the instructions in the previous section titled "Loadrng the ElectionDefinition." A Machine Readiness Report will print if an election definitionis already loaded and the zip drive is empty. The message, .,Ready forRegular Counting," will appear.

3- Check the Machinc Readiness Rcport for accuracy. Coutact ES&S if any ofthe printed information is not correct.

4. Hold down the ENABLE button and press ZERO TOTALS to clear thescanner. The message, "Confirm: zero Totals? press Stop to Cancel, Start toContinue" appears.

5. Press START. The message "Ready for regular counting" appears.

6. Tum offany active SORT options by pressing the buttons in the SORT areauntil all the lights are off.

7 - Press SELECT until the "ON-LINE" lamp lights up in the Mode area. - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

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Scan the Tes t Deck and Check Repor ts

Use the test deck sent by ES&S, or create your own test deck by marking ballotsand hand-counting the results. Test at least one ballot from each ballot style.

To scan the test deck and check reports

1. Load the test deck in the rnput hopper. For instructions on loading ballots, seethe section of this manual titled "Scanning Ballots."

2- Press START to scan the test deck.

3. Press SAVE to save your test results to the internal drive. A confirmationmessage indicating the number of ballots saved appears.

4. Print a Grand Totals Report (long format) and a Precincts Processed Report(long fonnat). For instructions on printing reports from the scanner, see thesection of this manual titled "Printing Results Reports."

5. Compare yo*.rports to those sent from ES&S or to your hand count. Iftotals do not match, zero totals and scan the ballots again. Contact ES&Simmediately if totals still do not match.

6. If you are using Election Reporting Manager, insert a blank zip disk. PressSAVE to save the results to the intemal drive. Press SAVE againwhileholding down the ENABLE button to transfer results to the zip disk. PressSTART to confirm that you want to save totals to the transfer disk. Followthe procedures described in the "Election Reporting Manager l-Iser's Guide"to load results &om the zip disk and test reporting procedures.

7 - Call ES&S aftcr completing the test, even if the reports match.


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Chap te r 5 : Ope ra t i ng t he Scanne rThis chapter contains systematic instnrctions for the following tasks:

o Perfonning final readiness checks.

o Scanning ballots.

. Using headers.

o gsanning absentee ballots separately.

o Sorting over-voted, blank, and write-in ballots.

o Storing vote totals on a zip disk.

o Printing reports.

o Adding vote totals from a zip disk into the scanner.

The ballot scanner should be adequately prepared for election operations. Forprepaiation instructions including election definition installation, testingprocedures and pre-election maintenance, see chapter 4, "performing pie-Election Dav Tasks."

Act iva t ing the ScannerIf you plan to use the unintemrptible power supply (UPS), make sgre youconnect it before you activate the scanner. To connect the UPS follow theinstructions in the UPS manual.

Note: Make sure you follow the proper charging and maintenance instructionslisted in the manual that came with vour UpS.

S t a r t u p c o n d i t i o n s :

It is important to be aware of the status of the scailler when you start it. Thescanner will react differently dependent on the following start-up conditions:

Printers off:If the printers are offwhen you tum the scanner, it will not initialize and an errormessage will appear. If you then fum the printers on, a confirmation message willappear and the scauler will continue to initialize.


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No zip disk or zip disk without election definition inserted:If the zip drive is empty or azip disk without an election definition is loadedwhen you tum on the scanner, it will use the election definition currently storedon the intemal drive. The message "Reading Election Files," will appear,followed by the message "Printing System Ready Report." After the report isprinted, the message, "Ready for Regular Counting," will appear and ballotscanning can begin.

Zip disk with election definition inserted:If you insert a zip disk with an election definition and then start the scanner, themessage "Press Stop to Keep (Election Name 1) Press Start to Inttialize (ElectionName 2)" appears. Pressing STOP will allow you to continue using the currentelection definition, whereas pressing START will load the new file.

Zip disk with election results inserted:When you insert a zip disk that contains saved results and then start the scanner,the election definition and the saved results will transfer from the disk to thescanner. Intialization of these machines will be faster than it was when theelection definition was loaded onto the first scanner. Make sure that you zerototals on any scanners for which you load the election definition with a resultsdisk, unless you want to include those totals with the ballots you scan.

Per fo rm ing F ina l Read iness ChecksPerform a final check on Election Day to verifu the scanner's readiness.

Sta r t t he Scanne r and Check the Ready Repor tWhen you start the scanner, make sure it is on-line and the machine readinessreport is correct.

To check the scanner's readiness

l. Make sure the ballot scanner is off. Do not unplug the scanner at this time.

Note: Make sure that you have plugged the scanner into a grounded, three-prong electrical outlet and that you plug only one scanner into a single wallor floor outlet at a time. Do not plug the scanner into an extension cord. Usethe power strip (with 6' cord) that ES&S sent with your scanner.

Warning: You should route or install the power supply cordfor this product in such a manner to protect it from beingwalked on or pinched. Make sure you power down the unitcompletely before connecting or disconnecting the powercable. Remove the power cord before moving the unit. youmust place the power cord near an easily accessibleunobstructed socket outlet.


Turn on the printers. verift that paper is loaded properly and that the printhead is atthe top of the page. Refer to the printer manufacturer's instructionsfor guidance (the printer manufacturer's manual should always be kept in thedrawer of the scanner stand).

Tum on the scanner. If you have previously loaded the election definition, donot insert a zip disk. If you have not loaded the election definition, do so byfollowing the instructions in the section of this manual titled..Loading theElection Definition." The display will show an underscore character then themessage "Booting M650" appears. The "Ready for Regular counting"message will appear and the Machine Readiness Report will print.

check the Machine Readiness Report for accuracy. contact an ES&Stechnician if any of the printed information is not correct.

cheok the MODE functions. Makd sure the "ON-LINE" lamp illuminates.Press SELECT if necessary to put the scanner on-line.

Zero Tota ls and Run Zero Repor tsZero the scanner before you run Election Day ballots, and check your reports toensure that all totals equal zero.

To zero totals and run zero reports

1. Press ZERO rorALS while holding down the ENABLE butron to clearscanner totals. The message "confirm Zero Totals? press Stop to Cancel,Start to continue" appears. Press START. The message, "Ready for RegularCounting" appears after the scanner clears totals.

2. In the REPORTS section, press FoRMAT until you select LONG, and thenpress GRAND TOTALS to generate a"zero report."

The message "Printing Grand Totals Report summary (Long) Format"appears. The message, "Ready for Regular counting" appears after thescanner prints the report.

3. check the Grand rotals Report to make sure that all totals are zero.

4. In the REPORTS section, press PRECINCTS pRocEssED. No precinctsshould have been processed

5. If the totals do not equal zqro, or if the precincts processed report showsscanned precincts, repeat steps 1 through 4. contact Es&s if the problemcontinues.

6. Set the SORT options for your elecfion. You cannot change sort options afterballot scanning begins.

Note: If your jurisdiction counts sorted ballots irnmediately after the machinesorts them, be sure to tum on the appropriate sort option agrlin beforescanning the next precinct's ballots to ensure that all ballots set sorted.

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Scan n i ng the Ba l l o t sYou can scan ballots after all of the readiness checks are completed.

To scan the ballots

1. Push the input hopper ffay down until it latches making sure to press down onthe middle of the tray and not the edges.

2. "Jog" the ballots by gently shuffling them until the pages separate to reducepaperjams in the scanner.

3. Load the ballots face-up into the input hopper tray with the cut corners placeddirectly under the pick belt. Only one comer of each ballot is cut. Whenfactngthe front of a ballot, the cut comer is the upper-right comer. Lightlytap the ballots so that they are flush against the two metal sides of the inputhopper.

Push the input hopper hay down until the latch releases, and then let thehopper rise.

Press START to begin scannirg ballots.

The scanner will not save ballot infonnation until it moves the ballot all theway through the read area and deposits it in the output hopper.

If the scanner stops, read the error message on the display screen and consultAppendix B, "Troubleshooting" to resolve the problem.

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Press the sroP button to stop scanning if you need to stop the machinebefore the input hopper is empty. The number of ballots that the scanner hasread in this batch shows in the bottom right-hand comer of the display screen.

Remove ballots from the output hopper when the hopper begins to fill andplace the counted ballots in an appropriate location specified by local electionprocedures. Separate the counted ballots from the uncounted ballots sothat you do not count ballots more than once.

Note: If you suspect that you have mixed counted and uncounted ballots,print a Precincts Processed Report (long format) and compare it to the ballotaccorrnting form.

Us ing HeadersA header looks similar to a ballot, except that it has special marks in the codechannel. Run headers to send special commands to the scanner. You can usesome headers at anytime, while you can only use others if the election definitionallows that option. The model650 can use the following headers:

Pr in t Con t ro l Heade rThis header disables, or enables report printing. You can use it with any electionto toggle the print status of the scanner. The first time you scan the header themessage, "Report Printing Disabled," will appear. None of the report buttons willfunction with the exception of the status report button. If you scan the printcontrol header again, the message, "Report Printing Enabled" will appear and thereport buttons will function again.

P r e c i n c t l d e n t i f i c a t i o n H e a d e r

Use these headers to change the scanner's active precinct. For example, whenyou are Iinished scanning precinct l, nrn the precinct2header and beginssanning ballots for precinct 2. Two types of election use precinct identificationheaders.

By Style:

The first type of election that uses precinct identification headers is a by styleelection. In a by style election, the scanner looks at the code channel on eachballot to identify the races and candidates on that ballot and uses the precinctidentification header to identi$ the precinct in which the ballots are tabulated. Aprecinct identification header must be run before a ballot can be counted, andonly ballot styles assigned to a specific header in the election definition will becounted after the header is run.

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Mixed Mode with Ileaders:

The second type of election that uses precinct identification headers is a mixedmode election. For this type of election, election coders define the election formixed mode, but you can switch it to header mode by scanning a precinctidentification header. The scanner starts in mixed mode and will nitially use theballot code channel to identiff the races, candidates and the precinct where it willassign results. When you nrn a precinct identification header through the scanner,it switches to header mode. Now, the scanner uses the code channel on the ballotto identiff the races and candidates, but uses the precinct identification header toidentiff where it will assign results. In order to retum to mixed mode afterrunning a header, you must scan a precinct ballot header.

P r e c i n c t B a l l o t H e a d e r

Use the precinct ballot header to switch the scanner from header mode back tomixed mode. This header does not work in an election defined as by style.

P r e c i n c t F l u s h H e a d e r

use this header to clear totals for an entire precinct. Appendix B containsspecific methods for using these headers.

V o l a t i l e F l u s h H e a d e r

Use this header to zero the totals in volatile memory. Appendix B contains thespecific method used to run this header.

Scann ing Absen tee Ba l l o t s'Ihe model650 uses three methods to scan absentee ballots. You can mixabsentee ballots with regular precinct ballots, you can run them as duplicateabsentee precincts or you can tabulate them as a separate group to beloaded intoElection Reporting Manager.

Absentees Mixed w i th Regu lar Prec inc t Ba i lo tsThis method of counting absentee ballots combines the absentees with regularElection Day ballots. The scanner does not create a separate absentee count. youcan rutr absentee ballots before, after, or intermixed with regular precinct ballots.


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Dup l i ca te Absen tee P rec inc t s

This method of counting absentee ballots requires that the election coderprogfttms the election definition for two counters. The message "Option: Dual(RegulariAbsentee) Precinct Counters," prints on the Ready Report if thedefinition is set up for two counters. In this scenario, the scanner keeps twoseparate counts for each precinct, one for absentee ballots and one for regularballots. Use the following instructions to ruu duplicate precinct elections:

1. Load and test the election definition as described in Chapter 3,'?erformingPre-Election Day Tasks, and follow the instructions in the "Perfonning FinalReadiness Checks" section of this Chapter.

2. Press the ABSENTEE MODE button. The absentee indicator light will goon and the message "Ready for Absentee Counting" will appear.

3. Scan the absentee ballots.

4. Print any repo{s you need by saving current totals, then pushing theappropriate report button.

5. Press the ABSENTEE MODE button againto disable the absentee mode.The message "Ready for Regular Counting" displays.

6. Scan the regular ballots and run any reports you require.

Note: All reports combine absentee and regular totals, unless you hold downthe Enable button when pressing the desired report button. If you use theenable button while the absentee mode is on, reports will show results for"Absentee Ballots Only." If you use the enable button while the absenteemode is off, reports will show results for "Regular Ballots Only."

Absentees as a Separa te Group

Absentee ballots can be scanned like regular ballots with results kept as aseparate group. You can then combine the absentee results with the regularresults in Election Reporting Manager or on the scanner.

l. Load and test the election definition as described in Chapter 3, "PerformingPre-Election Day Tasks, and do the final readiness stops as described abovein the section'?erfonning Final Readiness Checks."

2. Scan the absentee ballots.

3. Press SAVE to save the results to the internal drive. Hold down theENABLE button and press SAVE to tuansfer your totals to azip disk. Themessage "Confirm Save Totals to Transfer Disk? Press Stop to Cancel, Startto Continue" appears. Press START. The message, "Totals copied to transferdisk" appears after the scanner copies the totals.


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Remove the zip disk and label it "Absentee." store the disk in a safe placeand run any necessary reports.

Hold down ENABLE and press zERo rorALS to zera the totals on thescamer. The message "Confirm ZeroTotzls? Press Stop to Cancel, Start toContinue" appears. Press START. The message, "Ready for RegularCounting" appears'after the scanner clears totals.

Scan the regular ballots and save the totals to a zip disk.

Use Election Reporting Manager software to combine the absentee totals onthe zip disk with the regular totals after you have completed scanning theballots. Consult tbe Election Reporting Manager [Jser's Guide for moreinformation on importing totals from the Model650.

You can also use the scanner to combine the absentee totals with the regulartotals. Insert the zip disk with absentee totals on it. Hold down the ENan1nbutton and press the TMPORT TorALs button. A confirmatior messageappears after the scanRer combines the absentee and regular totals.

Sor t ing B lank , Over -vo te , Crossover andWr i te - in Baf lo ts

The ballot scanner can sort blantq over-voted, crossover and write-in ballots fromregular ballots. Be aware of your jurisdiction's rules for separating ballots beforeselecting a sort option.

The scanner does not tabulate blank, over-vote, and crossover ballots when theyare sorted. The scanner will only tabulate sorted write-in ballots if the electiondefinition contains the option to tabulate write-ins. The scanner lists this optionon the ready report, which prints automatically when you start the scanner.

To select a sort option

1. Press the BLANK ovER-vorE, or wRrrE-IN butrons in the soRTsection of the control panel to sort those ballots. Press the SPECIAL button tosort crossovers. You may select any or all of the sort buttons.

An indicator light will turn on next to the selected sort options. when ascanned ballot meets the selected sort criteria, the scanner stops and amessageappears describing the type of ballot sorted.

2. Remove the top ballot from the output hopper and place it in an area you havedesignated for sorted ballots.


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Sav ing Tota lsYou can save election data to the intemal drive and to azip disk. ES&srecommends that you save to the intemal drive frequently as this prevents losingdata if the scanner loses power or is fumed off. Save to the zip disk as often asnecessary to back-up results. Use the zip disk to transfer election results toElection Reporting Manager and to archive your results.

caution: Do not reuse the election definition disk to store electiondata. Use blank zip disks instead so that results data is notcomrpted. The election definition will remain on the machine untila new election definition is loaded.

To save results to the internal drive

Press SAVE to transfer vote totals from volatile memory to the intemal drive. Aconfirmation message indicating the number of ballots scanned, saved and sortedappears after the scanner saves the data and then clears volatile memory.

Note: Results saved to the internal drive will be stored there until vou zerothe totals or flush a precinct.

To save results to a zip disk

1. Insert a blank formatted disk into the zip drive.

Caution: Do not reuse the election definition disk tostore election data. Use blank zip disks instead so thatresults data is not comrpted.

Hold down the ENABLE button and press sAvE to save from the intemaldrive to thezip disk. The message "confirm Save Totals to Transfer Disk?Press Stop to Cancel, Start to Continue" appears. Press START. Themessage, "Totals copied to fansfer disk" appears after the scanner copies thetotals.

Note: If you have not saved election datato the intemal drive, a messageindicating that tabulation is in progress will appear. You need to save votecounts to the intemal drive before saving them to a zip disk. press SAVE,and then repeat step two to store election results on the zip disk.

Remove the disk and label it with the date, time, election title. disk numberand scanner number.

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J . - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

Pr in t i ng Resu l t s Repor t sIhere are five ballot tabulation reports that can be generated directly from theballot scanner - the Grand Totals Report, the Precincts Processed Report, thePrecincts not Processed Report, the Totals by Precinct Report and the LastPrecinct Report. You can use any of these reports to provide vote summaryinformation to candidates and the media. For descriptions and samples of these

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A' "understanding the Reports'"

1. Press FORMAT in the REPORTS area of the control panel, to select eithershort or long format.

2. Press the button for the report that you want to print.

If you have scanned ballots but not saved to the intemal drive, the message"Tabulation in Progress Press SAVE" appears. Press SAVE, and then pressthe appropriate report button to print the report.

3. To stop printing a report, press and hold STOP. The message, "OperatorHalting Report Printing" appears. The scanner cancels any portion of thereport that has not yet spooled to the printer.

Note: Wait for the READY indicator light to appeaxbefore printingadditional reports.

Add ing To ta l s t o t he Scanne r f r om a D i skYou can reload the scanner with the last totals saved to disk if you need to restartcounting from zero, if you mistakenly zero the totals on a scanner, if you areadding previously scanned absentees, or if you are adding totals from anotherscanner.

To add vote counts to the scanner

1. Insert a zip disk with previously saved totals into the disk drive.

2. Hold down the ENABLE button and press IMPORT TOTALS. Themessage "confirm: Add rotals from Transfer Disk? Press Stop to cancel,Start to Continue" appears. Press START. The message "Totals fromTransfer Disk added to System" appears.

The Ready indicator light will appear after the scanner has imported all totals.

3. Remove the disk from the scanner.


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A p p e n d i x A : U n d e r s t a n d i n g t h eRe po r ts

ffi y;,':i"TT,::5HhH1'iffi :+:[.1lTT,nr*;.?,tilfi n'J$"-reports and look over the examples provided on the following pages. AppendixB, "Understanding the Operating Modes" contains information on diagnosticreports.

Resu l t s Repor t Op t ionsElection coders can program results report options into the election definition.

-The example reports shown below indicate the standard options used. You canprint reports in either long or short format as described below.

Report options include:

o Inclusion of over and under-votes.

o Total votes perrace.

o Ranking candidates by number of votes received.

o Certificationmessage.

o Over-vote and under-vote percentages.

. Inclusion of over-votes and under-votes in the vote total

o Candidateballot positions on precinct level reports.

o Tabulation of sorted write-in ballots.

Resuf ts Repor t FormatThe report forrrat you choose determines whether under-vote and over-votetotals show on your report. Long fonnat reports show candidate vote totals,write-ins, under-vote and over-vote numbers. Short format reports showcandidate vote totals and write-ins. When you run the Precincts ProcessedReport, a long format report shows the precincts that are processed, and a shortforrnat report shows the precincts that are not processed.


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Resul ts Repor t TypesThere are four different results reports.

Grand Totals

This report provides a Jurisdiction wide vote total for each candidate and issueoption on the ballot.

Precincts *"Tr:ilorr

shows the precincts for which the scanner has counred ba[ots and thetotal number of ballots counted. The report breaks down tabulation results byprecinct.

Totals by Precinct

This report provides a vote summary for each candidate and issue option on the

- ballotforeveryprecinct.

Lasf Precinct

This report provides a vote summary for each candidate and issue option on theballot for the last precinct scanned. The information in this report is the same asthat in the Totals by Precinct Report, but the report only prints for the lastprecinct for which you scanned ballots.

System Repor t TypesMachine Readiness

This report shows current system settings and it prints automatically every timeyou tum the scanner on.

Audit Log Report

This intemal report tracks scanner functions from the time you tum the scanneron, until you tum it off. Different types of messages compose the audit log,including:

switch Log Messages - identiS each action perforrred by the scanner.

Ballot count Log Messages - identiff the number of ballots read. sorted andsaved in each run.

o Event Log Messages - identiff the near-actual time that each scanner eventoccurred, providing a crosscheck of major events such as the last precinct reador when a disk was last stored.


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TotalI

2,050t4

Page

Percent14.29

100.000.00

MODEL 650 DEMO BALLOTANY COUNTY USAFEBRUARY 29.2OOO

PRC CNTD (OF 7)-TOTALREGISTERED VOTERS - TOTALBALLOTS COUNTED-TOTAL

GOVERNORVOTEFOR IWILLIAM A. (BILL) ALLAINBILLYM. DAVISEVELYN GANDYLONNIE C. JOHNSONMIKEP. STURDIVANTWRITE-IN

TotalOvervotesUndervotes

COMMISSIONER OF AGRTCULTURE AND COMMERCEVOTEFOR 1TROY MAIURE. JR.JIMBUCKROSSCHARLES J. D. TILLMANWRITE-IN


CITY COUNCILVOTE FOR 2ELIZABETHM. VERTERANONICKDeROSACONNIE MANGINOTHOMAS P. COSTAEUGENEDeCAPRIOWRITE-INWRITE-IN


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COMMISSIONEROF AGRICI-ILTURE AND COMMERCE ,'VOTEFOR I -.\TROYMAJURE, JR.JIMBUCKROSSCHARLES J. D. TILLMANWRITE-IN

CITY COUNCILVOTEFOR2ELZABETH M. VERTERANONICKDeROSACONME MANGINOTHOMAS P. COSTAEUGENEDeCAPRIOWRITE-INWRTTE-IN

SCHOOL DISTRICT 23 _ HIGH SCHOOL LEVYVOTEFOR IFORAGAINST

PROPOSED TAX LEVY- (RENEWAL)WESTERN RESERVE TRANSIT AUTHORITYVOTEFOR 1FORT}IETAXLEVYAGAINST TIIE LEVY

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MODEL 650 DEMO BALLOTANY COUNTY USAFEBRUARY 29,2OOO

Registered Voters - TOTALBallots Counted- TOTAL

GOVERNORVOTEFOR IWILLIAM A. (BILL) ALLAINBILLY M. DAVISEVELYN GANDYLONNIE C. JOHNSONMIKE P. STURDIVANTWRITE-IN


COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCEVOTE FOR ITROYMA.IURE, JR.JIMBUCKROSSCHARLES J. D. TILLMANWRITE-TN

TotalOveryotesUndervotes

CITY COUNCILVOTE FOR 2ELZABETH M. VERTERANOMCK DeROSACONNIE MANGINOTHOMAS P. COSTAEUGENEDeCAPRIO

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Registered Voters - TOTALBallots Counted - TOTAL

GOVERNORVOTEFOR IwrLLrAM A. (BrLL) ALLATNBILLYM. DAVISEVELYN GANDYLONNIE C. JOHNSON .MIKEP. STURDIVANTWRITE-IN

COMMISSIONER OF AGRTCULTURE AND COMMERCEVOTEFOR 1TROY MA'URE, JR.JIMBUCKROSSCHARLES J. D. TILLMANWRITE.IN

CITY COUNCILVOTE FOR 2ELZABETH M. VERTERANONICKDeROSACONNIE MANGINOTHOMAS P. COSTAEUGENEDeCAPRIOWRITE.INWRITE-IN

SCHOOL DISTRICT 23 - HIGH SCHOOL LEVYVOTEFOR 1FORAGAINST

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Machine Readiness14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003

GENERAL WITH STRAIGHT PARTYG1LOST24.MAY 30,2003

05 14:00:23 l4-Apt-2003 System Name:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr -2003 Firrnware Version:05 14:00:23 lLApr -2003 program Installation:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr -2003 Master program Version05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Tabulator Version05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Init Version05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Scanner Version

* CHECKELECTION OPTIONS ,*::{

O514:00:23l4-Apr-2003 OFCfile: gilost24.ofc05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 PRE file: gilost24.pre05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 RPT file: gilostZ4.rpt05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Ballots numbered bv:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Total precincts:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Ballot Size:05 l4:M:23 l4-Apr-2003 Background Level:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Ballot Sides:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Ballot Sort Tabulation:05 14:00.23 l4-Apr-2003 Dual (Regular/Absentee) precinct Counters

M65OALONEVersion 1.2.0.0Mar25 2003 13:40:23Mar 25 2003 13:55:46Mar 25 2AA3 13:55:45Mar 25 2003 13:56:07Mar 25 2003 13:55:52

Mar25 2003 14:46.08Mar 25 2003 14:46:08Mar 25 2003 14:46:08Precinct

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05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Lines per page: 6005 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Number of Columns: I05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Accumulated Totals: No05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Baltot positions: No05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 OverAjnder percent: No05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Torals Line: yes05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Auto precinct Reports: No05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Candidates Ranked: No05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Certification Message: No

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05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Node #:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Internal Drive:05 14:00:23 I4-Apr-2003 Zip Disk:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Report printer:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Log Printer:05 14:00:23 l4-Apr-2003 Memory Used:05 14:00:23 14-Apr-2003 Memory Available05 14:00:23 14-Apr-2003 Total Memory:0514:00:2314-Apr-2003 ClockTime:

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20 DatabaseCounters are Clear20 Ready to Tabulate Ballots: Entering On-line Mode20 Operator Pressed START to Begin gsanning20 Ballot Hopper Empty - Scanning Halted20 0001 Saved I Ballots. Precinct Total I20 BatchBallots Scanned: I (l Saved)20 Batch Sorted: 020 TotalBallots Tabulated: I20 Grand Totals Report Gonerated20 Copied Totals giloin24.pr to External Drive20 Status Report Generated20 Status Repod Generated20 Operator Pressed START to Begin $sanning20 Ballot Hopper E-pty - gsnnning Halted20 Precinct ID 4 Undefined20 Operator Pressed START to Begin Scanning20 Ballot Hopper Empty - Scanning Halted20 Mixed Tabulation in Progress User Prompted to Save20 Grand Totals Report Generated20 0001 Saved 3 Ballots. Precinct Total420 Batch Ballots Scanned: 3 (3 Saved)20 Batch Sorted: 020 Total Ballots Tabulated: 420 Grand Totals Report Generated20 Blank Sorting Selected20 Blank Sorting Cancelled20 Overvote Sorting Selected20 Overvote Sorting Cancelled20 Log Report Generated20 Status Report Generated20 Precinct Report Generated20 Last Precinct Report Generated20 Absentee Button Pressed - 2 Counters not Defiled20 Absentee Button Pressed - 2 Counters not Defined20 Copied Totals giloin24.pr to External Drive20 Write In Soding Selected20 Write-In Sorting Cancelled20 StatusReportGenerated20 Cleared Totals for Current Batch

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A p p e n d i x B : U n d e r s t a n d i n g t h eOpe ra t i ona l Modes

The Model 650 Central Scanner has six different operational modes. ES&Stechnical support representatives use most of these modes for diagnostic testing,but it is important that you understand each mode before operating the scanner.Select a mode by pressing the mode selection button and scrolling through themode choices.

O n - l i n eWhen the scanner is "on-line," it is ready to scan ballots. All scanning shouldtake place in this mode unless otherwise directed by an ES&S technical supportrepresentative.

Feed TestThis display shows how fast the scanner is operating. The display screen showssamples (sensor readings) per ballot, and the number of ballots scanned. There isno printed report for this test.

D i a g . 1This diagnostic shows a continuous digital display of the analog to digital valuesof the timing frack, code channel, columns A-F, and feed jam and multi-sheetsensors. Use these values to manually check the sensor readings on a ballot. Youcannot scan ballots or print reports in this mode.

D i a g . 2This diagnostic displays the background value @V) and flutter value (FV) foreach response column (A-F) of a ballot after processing. The scanner calculatesthese values using only defined voting positions in the installed electiondefinition. ES&S uses this diagnostic to ensure that the fiber optics are focusedand functioning properly. A report prints automatically with this information ifyou press the Monitor Print button.


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when scanning ballots in this mode, the printer will automatically printnumerical read levels for the fiming traclg whitest and darkest levels, noiseallowance, corrected white, marginal level and black/white range for the timingtack, code channel, and each voting column on the ballot. ES&S technicians uiethis report to tune the read channels.

This diagnostic prints araw dataimage of each ballot scanned. The report printsautomatically and gives the digital reading for every sample taken on all eightread channels and the multi-sheet sensor.

Moni tor P-r in tUse the monitor print button with Diagnostic 2 to print the display results. If youenable the Monitor Print button when you run Diagnostic 2,the diagnosticinformation prints for each ballot scanned.

You can use the Monitor Print button in on-line mode to print a complete copy ofthe Audit Log since the election definition was loaded.

P r i n t B a l l o t l m a g eUse the Ballot Image as a troubleshooting tool to test the accuracy of theprogram chip and channel functionality.Data is provided on the light and darkcolor levels, backgtound, mark threshold, and black and white range for thetiming track, code channel, and each voting column on the ballot. In addition, aschematic prints showing the exact column and oval location of each voter markon the ballot. When you press the Print Ballot Image button the report prints forthe last ballot scanned.


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Diagnos t i c Repor t sUse the diagnostic report examples below to familiarize yourself with the Model650 diagnostic modes.

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osorted Ballots (Including Write-Ins) Are NOT TabulatedoVersion 1.2.0.0OGENERAL WITH STRAIGHT PARTYOGILOST24aMAY 30,20032A Database Counters are Clear20 Ready to Tabulate Ballots: Entering On-line Mode20 Operator Pressed START to Begin Scanning20 Ballot Hopper Empty - Scanning 11a11"620 0001 Saved I Ballots. Precinct Total I20 BatchBallots Scanned: I (l Saved)20 Batch Sorted: 020 Total Ballots Tabulated: I20 Grand Totals Report Generated20 Copied Totals giloin24.pr to External Drive20 Status Report Generated20 Status Report Generated20 Operator Pressed START to Begin gsanning20 Ballot Hopper Empty - Scanning Halted20 Precinct ID 4 Undefined20 Operator Pressed START to Begin Scanning20 Ballot Hopper Empty - $sanning Halted20 Mixed Tabulation in Progress User Prompted to Save20 Grand Totals Report Generated20 0001 Saved 3 Ballots. Precinct Total42O Batch Ballots Scanned:3 (3 Saved)2O Batch Sorted:020 TotalBallots Tabulated: 420 Grand Totals Report Generated20 Blank Sorting Selected20 Blank Sorting Cancelled20 Overvote Sorting Selecied20 Overvote Sorting Cancelled20 LogRepod Generated20 Status Report Generated20 Precinct Report Generated20 Last Precinct Report Generated20 Absentee Button Pressed - 2 Counters not Defined20 Absentee Button Pressed - 2 Counters not Defined20 Copied To0als giloin24.pr to External Drive20 Write In Sorting Selected20 Write-In Sorting Cancelled20 Status Report Generated2O Cleared Totals for Current Batch

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Append i x C : T roub leshoo t i ngThroughout the operation of the ballot scanner, a number of system messagesmight appear. These messages can be indicators of trouble within the scanner, orcould simply identiff the current operational status of the scanner. The followingalphabetical listing provides a brief description of each message, along with theprescribed action for responding to the message.

User Reques ted Repor t /Log MessagesBallots cast exceeds the TRN threshold

This happens when the number of ballots couited in a precinct exceeds the number of registeredvoters coded into the election definition files for the precinct multiplied by the tumout percentagealso coded into the election definition files for the precinct. It will stop the machine.

Action: Check for errors such as counting ballots twice. press start to continue counting.

Ballots cast greater than number of registered voters

This happens when the number of ballots counted in a precinct exce€ds the number of registeredvoters coded into the election definition files for the precinct. tt will stop the machine.

Action: Check for errors such as counting ballots twice. Press start to continue counting.

A storage device (internal flash drive or zip drive) failed.

Action: Try the action again. If there is still a problem, call ES&S.

VO error in precinct file !

Thc system had problems reading/writing thc elecname.pr file.

Action: Try the action again. The problem is probably a device failure so check the zip disk. Ifrepeated action fails, call ES&S.

Unknown E-code

Either the election definition file contains an un-lnown tabulation insfiuction. the initialization fileis corrupt or the initialization program failed.

Action: Try re-initializing the election. (Turn the scanner offand back on again with the electiondefinition disk in the drive.) Check the election defmition files for errors. If this does not resolveproblem, call ES&S.


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Vote totals back up failqd.

A storage device (intemal flash drive or zip drive) failed.

Action: Try the action again. If there is still a problem, call ES&S.

Scanner P rocess Messages

Ballots with arrow response areas are not supported by the unit or election definition.

Action: Check your election definition. Call ES&S Customer Service.

Iadicates thatthe back door is open preventing unit operation.

Action: Close the door.

Ballot BACKWARDS or UPSIDE-DOWN!

Ballot read from the input hopper was not properly oriented and has not been processed..

Actiori: Remove the ballot from output hopper and re-insert in the input hopper.

Ballot Detected Under Exit Sensor! Please Clear the

A ballot has been detected under the exit sensor. The ballot was counted.

Action: Please remove the ballot from the tansport path.

The election definition does not support the length of ballot currently being run.

Action: Check your election definition. Call ES&S customer service.

Ballot too Short for This Election!

The election definition does not support the lengtfi of ballot currently being run.

Action: Check your election definition. Call ES&S customer service.


There is a problem finding or opening the Zip Disk.

Action: Make sure that you have a disk in the drive on the front of the unit and that it is properlyformatted.

The file containing the ballot type could not be found. The scanner will only run diagnosticfunctions.

Action: Call ES&S Customer Service.

Indicates that there is an error reading the timing fack.

Action: Check for tom ballots. Send to the resolution board for re-creation if necessarv.

Confirms that the clearing of stored totals is in process.

Action: No response required.

Copyiug Totals to Transfor Disk

The unit is currently busy copying the internal disk totals to the Zip drive for transfer.

Action: No action required.

This message indicates the number of ballots in the last batch that were saved, the number sorted,and the number of write-in ballots saved after the operator pressed SAVE.



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Files from Transfer To the lnternal Drive.

The unit was unable to copy the files from the Zip dive to the internal drive.


ERROR: Cannot Remove Existing Election From the Internal Drive.

ffie rrnif was unable to remove the existing election from the intemal drive.


ERROR: Cannot Find or Open EMS files!

There is a problem frnding or opening the EMS frles.


There is aproblem finding or opening the Flash Drive.


ERROR; Can't Open Printer Port LPTI ! Contact ES&S hnmediately!

There is a problem communicating with printer #l . I inif operation will not continue.

Action: Contact ES&S customer service.

ERROR: Can't Open Printer Port LPT2! Contact ES&S Immediately!

There is aproblem communicating with printer #2. Unitoperation will not continue.

Action: Contact ES&S Customer Service.

ERROR: Could Not Open Log Printer Port!

There is a problem communicating with the log printer. Unit operation will not continue.

Action: Check your printer connections; call ES&S customer service.


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There is a problem opening the Ready Report File.


There is a problem creating the Log report.


ERROR: Invalid Row count! Found (number of rows) Rows

The unit read an invalid number of rows on the ballot.

Action: Inspect the ballot for tears. Take to the resolution board for re-creation if necessary.

ERROR: Low Contrast.Channel 'X' !

This indicates that something may !s imFeding the sensors.

Action: clean sensors with air. contact ES&s customer service if necessarv.

ERROR: Missing Start Bar, Chnnnel 'X'!

There are missing stal't marks on the ballot.

Action: lnspect the ballot for tears at the top. Call ES&S if problem persists.

There are missing stop marks on the ballot.

Action: Inspect the ballot for tears at the bottom. call ES&s if the problem penists.

ERROR: No Election Files! Di

No election files were found. You are currently limited to using only the diagnostic functions ofthe unit.

Action: Tum offthe scanner. lnsert the zip disk with the election definition files into the drive onthe front of the machine. Tum on the scanner and load the election defmition.


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ERROR: Printer Check Function Failed! Contact ES&S

The internal check ofprinter connections failed.


The Configuration file is comrpt and does not contain a report printer designation. The unit willnot operate.


ERROR: Scanner Name Atiach Failed

The intemal processes cannot communicate with each other.


A ballot style has been scanned which should coniain candidate positions on the back side oftheballot, but does not.


The scanner could not write the Log report.


Feed Jam After Ballot Read

Indicates that a feed jam occrxred after the ballot was read.

Action: Clear the jam and continue processing ballots.

Feed Jam Before Ballot Read

Indicates that there was a feed jam before the ballot could be read-

Action: Clear the jam and restart ballot readine. - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

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Feed Jam in Read Area Or. Ballot too

lndicates that either there was a feedjam or the ballot is too long for the election definition. Theballot has not been read-

Action: Clear the jam and try lsssanning the ballot.

Indicates that the Front Access Panel is open preventing unit operation.

Action: Close the Front Access Panel.

The unit is ready to load a new election definition.

Action: Pre3s Start to continue. If you do not want the election initialized press Stop to cancelthe operation.

I"ttig{t?!"g Election. Please Wait.

The unit is initializing the election.


Indicates that all ballots in the input hopper have been read and the unit has been halted.

Action: Add more ballots or end the precinct/batch.

lnvalid Log Descriptor: No Log to Print!

The log descriptor is invalid and a log cannot be printed


The unit did not initialize properly and cannot count election ballots. The scanner will onlyoperate in diagnostic mode.

Action: Cell ES&S Customer Service.


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Indicates that more than one ballot is in the read head area.

Action: Clear the ballots and rescan.

Confirms that the operator manually stopped the ballot reading process.


The operator halted the report printing by pressing the Stop button.


Pick Failure

Indicates that the unit failed to pick the next ballot to be read.

Action: Staighten ballots in input hopper and press the Start Button to rehy scanning. CallES&S Customer Service if problem continues.

'Old Election Name' Press Start to initialize 'New Election Name'

The unit has found a previously loaded election definition in memory.

Action: Press STOP if you would like to keep the election that is currently in the systemmemory. Press START if you would like to load the new election definition.

Confirrns that the printing of this report has been initiated and is in process.


Confinns that the printing of this report has been initiated and is in process.



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Confir:ns that the printing of this report has been initiated and is in process.


Printing Log Report

Confimrs that the printing of this report has been initiated and is in process.


Confirms that the printing of this report has been initiated and is in process.


Printing Precincl by Precinct ReportWledia (Short) Format



Printing Precinct by Precinct Report\Sunmary (Long) Format


Action: No response rcquired.

Printing Precincts NOT Processed Report

The system is cunently printing the Precincts NOT Processed Report.


Printing Precincts Processed Report




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The unit is currently printing the System Ready Report.

Action: No action required

Reading Election files.The unit is reading election files.


Normal process message. Indicates the unit is ready to tabulate absentee ballots.


Ready for Diagnostic Functionsl

The unit is ready to conduct diagnostic functions.


Normal process message. Indicates the unit is ready to tabulate election day ballots.


Printer on LPTI or LPT2 is Off Line!

Your printer is off-line.

Action: Check your printer and make sure that it is on-line. If it is not press the SEL button onthe front of your printer.

Printer on LPT I or LPT2 is Off or Not Connected!

There is a problem with the printer connection.

Action: Check your printer connections and make sure that your printer is tumed on and that it ison-line.


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or [,og Printer on LPT1 orLPTZ is Out of

Your printer has run out of paper.

Action: Refill the printer paper. Follow the printer manual instuctions.

Ballots with the response area on the right are not supported by the unit or election definition.

Action: Check your election definition. Call ES&S Customer Service.

Start Button Pressed

Nsrmal process message. Conffrms the Start Button was pressed to initiate ballot reading.


This Election will NOT run Mixed Mode!

The election definition has not been coded to run in mixed precinct mode either due to the ballotcode not containing precinct identification or an error in election definition setup.

Action: Contact ES&S customer service.

Totals Copied to Transfer Disk

The unit has completed copying the totals from the internal disk to the Zip drive for hansfer.

Action: No action requAed.

Totals Have Been Set to Zero

Confirms that all stored totals have been cleared.


Totals Present nDatabase/Zero Totals or Press Start to Continue

Warns user that the unit currently has previously tabulated torals stored.

Action: Press the Start Button to continue tabulation lstaining the previously stored totals orzero the totals to clear them before startine tabulation.


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Tabu la to r P rocess MessagesAbsentee Counters Not Programmed. Call ESS if

The election was not programmed with duplicate abse,ntee counters.


BLANKBALLOT

The ballot last processed is blank.

Action: Send the ballot to the resolutiori board for inspection and processing. This ballot has notbeen counted.

Confirm: Add Totals from Transfer Disk? Press to Cancel, Start to Continue

Confirm the totals transfer.

Action: Press Start to continue. If you do not want to transfer totals from the zip disk to the 650,press Stop to cancel the operation.

Confirrn Flush for Precinct 'X' . Re-scan Ballot or Header if Correct.

Confirrn the flush for precinct 'X'.

Action: Re-scan the ballot or header if the precinct hsted is the one you want to clear.

Confirrn: Save Totals to Transfer Disk? press to Cancel, Start to Continue

Confimr tle totals tansfer.

Action: Press Start to continue. If you do not want to transfer totals &om the 650 to the zip disk,press Stop to cancel the operation.

Zero Totals? Press to Cancel, Start to Continue

Confirm that totals should be cleared.

Action: Press Start to continue. If you do not want to zero totals, press Stop to cancel theoperation.


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Could not Read Code Channsl!

The unit was unable to read the code channel.

Action: Inspect the ballot, send to the resolution board for re-creation if necessary. Call ES&SCustomer Service if unable to resolve the problem.

The unit was unable to read the .pr file.


Could not Read .pr File from Transfer Disk!

The unit was unable to read the .pr file from the hansfer/zip disk.

Aetion: Call ES&S Customer Service.

Could not Read Shared Memory!

The unit was unable to read shared memory.


The unit was unable to unlock the .pr file.


The unit was unable to write to the .pr file


E-Code Checlsum Failure!

Program instuctions for counting ballots are corrupt.

Action: Run the ballot again, if the error message is repeated call ES&S Customer Service.


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Election Initialization Failure !

The unit was unable to initialize the election.


Election Set for ONE Sided Ballots!

This election was programmed for one-sided ballots and will not read two-sided ballots.

Action: Not action required if all ballots are one-sided. If your ballots are two-sided, call ES&SCustomer Service.

Election Set for TWO Sided Ballots!

This election was progftuluned for two-sided ballots and will not read one-sided ballots.

Action: No action requted if all ballots are two-sided. If your ballots are one-sided, catl ES&SCustomer Service.

Errant Ballot! Please Clear the

The first ballot in a batch did not feed correctly and the sc^nner did not read it.

Action: Remove the ballot from the hansport area and replace it in the input hopper.

Low on Sensor 'X'!

One of the sensors is not giving adequate contrast.

Action: Clean the sensors with pressurized air. If the error message is repeated call ES&SCustomer Service.

The scanner operator ran a header ballot in mixed mode that the scanner does not recognize. Theprecinct ID is undefined.

Action: Call ES&S Customer Service. - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

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ERROR: Could not Run Shell!

This error occurs when brying to copy files between the zip drive and the internal drive. No totalscan be hansferred.


ERROR: Could not Run Copy Command!

The copy command could not be run when fiying to copy files between the zip drive and theintemal drive. No totals can be hansferred.


ERROR: Disk is Missing or Not Forrnatted!

The Zip disk in the transfer slot is missing or not forrnafted.

Action: If the disk is missing, insert a Zip disk into the drive. If the disk is not fornatted, pleasedo so at this time using your PC.

ERROR: Lnproper E-code Instruction Call ESS if Necessary

The program instructions for counting ballots are comrpt.

Action: Scan the ballot again, if the error message is repeated call ES&S Customer Service.

ERROR: Possible Counterfeit Ballot

fls ssannsl found possible counterfeit marks on ballots.

Action: Attempt to rescan the ballot if it appears genuine. If the error occurs again, send theballot to the resolution board for inspection and processing. The scanner has not counted thisballot.

ERROR: Precinct ID is too Large!

The scanner operator ran a header ballot in mixed mode that has a sequence number larger thanthe scanner expects. The precinct ID is larger than the unit will process.

Action: Call ES&S Customer Service. - From Black Box Voting Document Archive -

ERROR: Precinct ID is Undefined!

The scanner operator ran a header ballot in mixed mode that the scrnner does not recognize. Theprecinct ID is undefined.


Flush Batch Canceled!

The flush batch has been canceled.


The flush batch is complete.


on Channel(s) (list ofchannels)!

One or more of the sensors read a questionable mark on the ballot.

Action: Print a ballot image report and send with the ballot to the resolution board.

The ballot style is invalid and does not match up with the precinct ID.

Action: Check that the ballot has been scanned after the correct header. Ifthe problem stillexists call ES&S customer Service.

The ballot style is invalid and does not match the split code.

Action: Check that the ballot has been scanned after the correct header. If the problem still existscall BS&S Customer Service.

The ballot sfle is invalid and does not match the type code.

Action: Check that the ballot has been scanned after the correct header. If the problem still existscall ES&S Customer Service.


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Invalid Header Card!

The header card is invalid for this election.

Action: lnspect the header card for defects. Call ES&S Customer Service if unable to resolve.

Invalid Sequence Code!

The sequence code found on the ballot is invalid for this election.

Action: Inspect the ballot and send to the resolution board for re-creation if necessary. CallES&S Customer Service if unable to resolve.

Invalid Split Code !

The split code found on the ballot is invalid for this election.


Invalid Type Code!

The type code found on the ballot is invalid for this election.


Mixed Tabulation in Prosress! Press SAVE.

The user requested an action that requires totals, and ballots have been run through the unit buthave not been saved to the internal drive.

Action: Press SAVE to store the results to the intemal drive.

No Ballots Processed! Nothing to sav€.

The scanner operator pressed SAVE when no ballots have been processed since the last save.


No Ballots Processed since last machine startup.

There have been no ballots processed since tle last machine startup.



There is no batch in progress therefore there is nothing in volatile memory to flush.


No Header to Start Precinct! Ballot in

The header card corresponding to the current precinct has not been run and the ballot currently[sing processed could not be counted.

Action: Please run the corresponding header card before continuing.

Precinct Flush Cancelled!

The precinct flush was cancelled.


The precinct flush is complete.


The .pr file is comrpted, or was initialized with a different election definition but matchingelection name.


Precinct Number Mismatched!

The .pr file is comrpted, or was initialized with a different election definition but matchingelection name.


Precinct Over-voted! Ballot NOT Counied.

Precinct's total ballot count exceeds number coded into .pre file. The ballot was not counted.



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Press Zero Totals to Flush Batch. Press Stop to Cancel

The last batch processed is ready to be flushed.

Action: To flush the last batch processed press ZERO TOTALS. Press STOP to caucel.

Report Params Copied from Transfer Disk!

The report control file has been copied.


Report Printins Disabled!

The user scanned the print contol header and the report printing was disabled.


Report Printing Enabled!

The user scanned the print control header and the report printing was enabled.


Scan Ballot or Header for Precinct to Flush.

The ballot or header for the precinct you would like to flush needs to be scanned.

Action: Scan the ballot or header for the precinct you wish to flush.

Sort CROSSOVER

The ballot last processed contains a crossover.

Action: Send the ballot to the resolution board for inspection and processing. This ballot has notbeen counted.

Sort OVERVOTE

The ballot last processed contains an over-vote.

Action: Send the ballot to the resolution board for inspection and processing. This ballot has notbeen counted.


Sort WRITE-IN

The ballot last processed contains a write-in.

Action: Send the ballot to the resolution board for inspection and processing. The ballot was notcounted 'nless th€ option to count it was programmed into the election definition.

The start up and initialization functions o16s rrnit are complete.


Switched to HEADER Mode.

The user ran a precinct identification header while in mixed mode. The scanner switched toheader mode.


Switchedto MIXED Mode.

The user seanned a precinct ballot header while in header mode. The scanner switched 0o mixedmode.


User requested an action that requires totals to be saved fnst. Ballots have been run throush theunit but have not been saved to the internal memory.

Action: Press SAVE to store the results to the internal drive.

Tabulator Process Failure!

The tabulation process could not begin.


This Election will NOT Run in Mix Mode!

This message is displayed when a by style election definition is loaded. The election can't be runin mixed mode.

Action: You must run this election using headers. Call ES&S Customer Service if necessarv.


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This Election will NOT Run in Mix Mode! Cannot Read Precinct Data!

This election will not run in mixed mode, becauss ths unil sannot read the precinct data.


This Election will NOT Run in Mix Mode! Not Enough Memory!

This election will not run in mixed mode, due to a shortiage of memory.


Turnout Rate Violation! Ballot NOT Counted.

There has been a turnout ra0e violation. The number of ballots counted exceeds the number ofregistered voters. The ballot was not counted.


In i t i a l i za t ion Process MessagesBooting M650. . .

Indicates the machine is booting.


Cannot have Separate Absentee Precincts with 2 Sets of Totals

Cannot have separate absentee precincts with two sets of totals.


Common Report Code too Large

The common report code is too large.


Could not Create .log File

The system was unable to create .log file.



The .pr file could not be created.


The .pc filename could not be created.


The .tp ballot type file could not be created.


The .ec file could not be opened.


The .ei file could not be opened.


The system was unable to open the list file.


Could not Open .ofc File

The .ofc file could not be opened.



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Could not Open .pre File

The .prel.pc file could not be opened.


Could not Open .pr File

The .pr file could not be opened.


Could not Open .rel.in File

The .rel.in file could not be opened.


Could not Open .rpt File

The .rpt file could not be opened.


Could not Read .ofc File

The .ofc file could not be read.


Could not Read .rpt File

The .rpt file could not be read.


Could not Resolve Rcode Counter Number

Unable to resolve the r-code counter number.



District Table Exceeded

There are too many districts for memory to handle.


Election Exceeds Maximum E-code Space

The election exceeds the maximum e-code space.


Ballot Positions from .ofc File

There was an error reading the ballot positions from the .ofc file.


There was an eror writing to the log file.


There was an error writing to the output file.


File Must Have a MSK

The first precinct in the .pre file must have a MSK enfy.


Incorrect Hi Ofc Field in .rpt File

The .rpt field contains an inconect Hi Ofc field.



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Initialization Process Name Atiach Failed

The initialization process name attach failed.


There are too many local offices for memory to handle.


There are too many local offices for memory to handle.


There is insufficient memory to initialize the unit.


Invalid Call or Return Made in Rcode

An invalid call or retum was made in r-code.


Invalid Number of LIT Lines

There are an invalid nurnber of LIT lines.


A local office group. is missing.



Mismaiched Counters in .mtl.ofc Files

Files in .rpt and .ofc have mismatched counters.


.ofc Contest

There was a mismatch found in .rpV.ofc contest.


SP Statistic in OFCI

This error refers to straight party statistics found in the OFCI file during scanner initialization.


A new local office was expected.


The .rpt file has an office code missing.


The unit is out of memory allocating table.


Overflow in District Name Table

There was an overflow in the distict name table.



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Partisan Ofiftce Appears Before Straight Parfy

A partisan offrce appears before the straight party.


Precinct ID Masks for All Precincts Must Match

The precinct ID masks for all precincts must maich.


The election will not run because the .pre file is comrpted.


Slate Offrce Found Before Slate Operation Code in.ofc File!

The .ofc file contained a slate office found before the,slate operation code.

Action: Call ES&S Cus0omer Service.

The M650 Fimrware has failed. You must cycle power to resume.

The scanne.r has an internal malfi.rnction.

Action: Shut the power offand then tum the machine on again. If this does not solve theproblem call ES&S Customer Service.

Too Many Counters Defined iu .ofc File

The .ofc file has too manv counters defined.


Too Many Splits in Precinct

There are too many splits in a single precinct.



There are too many table entries.


Unable to Add Record to .or File

The .pr file was unable to add a record.


Unexpected New Contest

There is an unexpected new contest.


Vote for More than 7 in

There is a vote for more than 7 in a proportional race.



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A p p e n d i x D : F l u s h i n g P r e c i n c t sCall ES&S before flushing precincts.

At times, you might find it necessary to clear the vote counts from a precinct.Situations where this occurs include accidentally counting the ballots for a givenprecinct twice (creating a double count); using the wrong precinct identificationheader when counting ballots (resulting in the vote counts being tabulated in thewrong precinct); and counting ballots from Election Day when the absenteemode is active (placing the tabulated votes in the wrong election group).

To clear the tabulated votes from a precinct, use the method that corresponds tothe wav vou counted the ballots. You can use two methods.

Flush Method Precinct counting

Method I Mixed mode*

Method 2 Headers **

*Precincts identified by code channel**Precincts identified by header

The following pages describe how to use the "flush header" in combination witheither standard ballots or precinct identification headers to clear a precinct. Theinstructions also indicate how to use a flush header to clear the volatile memory.


Method 1 : P rocedure to F lush a P rec inc tThis procedure explains how to clear a precinct on the ES&S Model650 CentralScanner when the sequence number on the ballot identifies the precinct. If youcounted absentee ballots in a duplicate set of precincts, each precinct flushed willclear both the Election Day and absentee ballot counts in that precinct. Pleaseread these steps completely before using this procedure.

To ensure that you clear all the totals for the selected precinct, use this procedureon each central scanner in your system. You must use the procedure outlinedbelow for each precinct that you wish to clear.

Procedure to Clear (Flush) a Precinct

1. Save. Store the current vote counts on azip disk. This way, you can renrm tothe original vote tallies and repeat this procedure if you encounter a problem.

2f;TI3f ft1i:#::i;illl".*ill'l.ffi ["*#4",ilT#:[lii$:,for Precinct to Flush" appeaf,s.

3. Select Precinct. Place a ballot from the precinct you want to clear on thehopper. Press srART. After the ballot is read, the message, o'confirm Flushfor (Precinct Name) Re-scan Ballot or Header if Correct" appears.

oR: Abort Process. Place the flush header on the input hopper. pressSTART. After you scan the header, the message..precinct FlushCancelled!" appears.

4. Confirrn and Flush Precinct. Place a ballot from the precinct you want toclear on the hopper a second time. Press srART. After the ballot has beenscanned, the display will read "Precinct Flush Complete!".

Precinct totals are now cleared.

OR: Change Precinct. Select a ballot from the correct precinct. Place theballot on the input hopper. Press srART. After the ballot has beenscanned, the display will read "confirm Flush for (precinct Name) Re-scan Ballot or Header if correct." Go to the beginning of step 4 toconfirm the precinct.

oR: Abort Process. Place the flush control header on the input hopper.Press srART. After you scan fhe header, the message "precinct FlushCancelled!" appears.

5. Resume operation. continue scanning ballots using standard methods.


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Method 2 : Procedure to F lush a Prec inc tThis procedure explains how to clear a precinct on the ES&S Model 650 CentralScanner when the scanner identifies a precinct from a precinct identificationheader. If you counted absentee ballots in a duplicate set ofprecincts, eachprecinct flushed will clear both the Election Day and absentee ballot counts inthat precinct. Please read these steps completely before using this procedure.

To ensure that you clear all the totals for the selected precioct use this procedureon each central scanner in your system. You must use the procedure outlinedbelow for each precinct that you wish to clear.

Procedure to Clear (Flush) a Precinct

1. Save. Store the current vote counts on a zip disk. In this way, you can retumto the original vote tallies and repeat this procedure if you encounter aproblem.

- 2. .A,ctivate the "f,'lush" rilode. Place the flush control header on the ballothopper. Press START. After you scan the flush header, the message "ScanBallot or Header for Precinct to Flush" appears.

3. Select Precinct. Select the precinct identification header, which identifies theprecinct you want to clear. Place the identification header on the hopper andpress START. After the header has been scaDned, the display will read"Confinn Flush for (Precinct Name) Re-Scan Ballot or Header if Correct."

OR: Abort Process. Place the flush control header on the ballot hopper.Press START. After you scan the flush header, the message "PrecinctFlush Cancelled!" appears.

4. Confirm and Flush Precinct. Place the precinct identification header for theselected precinct on the hopper a second time. Press START. After theheader has been scanned, the display will read "Precinct Flush Complete!"

Precinct totals are now cleared.

OR: Change Precinct. Select the header for the correct precinct and place iton the hopper. Press START. After the header has been scanned, thedisplay will change to "Confirm Flush for (New Precinct Name) Re-Scan Ballot or Header if Conect." Go to the beginning of step 4 toconfirm precinct selection.

OR: Abort Process. Place the flush control header on the ballot hopper.Press START. After you scao the flush header, the message "PrecinctFlush Cancelled! " appears.

5. Resume Operation. Scan the precinct identification header for the precinctyou wish to start tabulating. Continue scanning ballots using standardmethods.


Procedure to F lush Vo la t i le MemoryThis procedure explains how to clear the volatile memory on the Es&s Model650 Cenhal Scanner. The volatile memory holds counts from all ballots scannedsince the last time you pressed the SAVE button. To check what counts you willclear whenscanning the flush volatile header, review the audit log details.

To flush volatile memory

1. Scan the Volatile Flush Headsr. The message "Press ZeroTotals to FlushBatch. Press Stop to Cancel" appears.

2- Press ZERO rorALS. The message,'oFlush Batch complete" appears.

The scanner clears all counts tallied since the last time you pressed SAVE.

oR: Abort Process. Press sroP. The message "Flush Batch cancelled!"appears.

Note: If there are no counts in volatile memory when you scan the volatileflush header the message, "No Batch in Progress Nothing to Flush" will bedisplayed.


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