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The PCOS System Ver.1.1.ppsx

The document describes the Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) system, a ballot counting machine used in elections. It has a ballot scanner that interprets voter marks and tabulates votes. It generates reports, transmits results, and stores ballot images. The PCOS has components like memory cards to store results, batteries for portable use, printers, and can transmit results via modem or cellular connection. Security features include locks, sealed memory cards, and a required security key to access administrative functions.

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The PCOS System Ver.1.1.ppsx

The document describes the Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) system, a ballot counting machine used in elections. It has a ballot scanner that interprets voter marks and tabulates votes. It generates reports, transmits results, and stores ballot images. The PCOS has components like memory cards to store results, batteries for portable use, printers, and can transmit results via modem or cellular connection. Security features include locks, sealed memory cards, and a required security key to access administrative functions.

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The PCOS System

Precinct Count Optical


Scanner (PCOS) is a
ballot counting
machine used with
ballot box. The system
is designed to scan
marked paper ballots,
interpret the voter
marks, tabulate each
vote, generate reports,
transmit the results
and store each ballot
image.
PCOS PARTS – Front Side View

Security Key Receptacle – the


contact point for the security key.

Ballot entry slot - the narrow paper


tray in the front slot where ballots are
inserted.

LED indicator - determines the power


status of the PCOS

Administrator access compartment


input - is where the Backup Memory
Card is inserted.
Poll Worker access compartment
input - is where the Main Memory Card
is inserted.
1. Main Memory Card Slot - Primary compartment for storage of configured files

2. Back-up Memory Card Slot - Secondary compartment for Back-up memory card
Corresponding LED indicator located in front of the PCOS machine determines
the power status when it is turned on. These are as follows:
Attribute Power Source Battery Status

Green AC power connected Battery present

Flashing Green/Orange AC power connected No battery present

Orange Battery power, no AC Battery present


power
Red (machine has been AC power connected Battery charging
shut down)
Flashing Red (machine AC power connected No battery present
has been shut down)
PCOS PARTS – Front Side View

Printer compartment - is where the


built-in printer of PCOS is located.

Operator LCD Screen with counter


– used to interact with the application.

Transmission port - a RJ45 interface on


the right side of the PCOS machine. It is used
for connecting the external modem/cellular
device for transmission of election results.

Green Cast & Red Return Buttons


– special buttons used solely for FTS
diagnostic procedure.
PCOS PARTS – Rear Side View
DC Power
Ballot Exit Slot - located directly at Restart button
the opposite side of the Ballot entry
slot. Valid ballots are ejected from the
ballot exit slot.

Power ports - The PCOS machine is capable of operating with AC power or


via optional external battery pack (DC). The external battery can last at least 12
hours of continuous operation. There is no power switch. It is turned on by
connecting the plug to the power source.
Other Components and Peripherals of PCOS

IButton security key – The iButton is used to access the administrative


options of the PCOS.

iButton makes contact with PCOS through the security key receptacle.
Compact Flash Removable Memory (Results Storage)

Main and Backup memory cards are compact flash memory


cards that store configuration and results.

• Main memory card is located in the Poll Worker access


compartment
• Back-up memory card is located in the administrator
access compartment.

The Backup memory card holds a copy of the election results and audit
log from the Main memory card.

• The Main and Back-up memory cards are sealed for the entire
election process.
• The Backup memory card is used to confirm that the Main memory
card has not been tampered.
Thermal Paper Ballot Box

This is the paper that is used


for printing election results The ballot box is constructed using a
and it is located inside the steel frame and steel side panels. It
PRINTER COMPARTMENT. has security features to prevent
unauthorized access, including
physical locks on all access doors.
Power Supply
AC adaptor that comes with the PCOS Machine which uses 220 volts AC and an
output of 20 volts AC.
Power Supply
The Battery Pack of the PCOS Machine uses 12 volts DC
Transmission Devices
Option 2: BGAN* Antenna

SIM CARD

Option 1: PCOS Modem

MODEM (Modulator/Demodulator) BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network)

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