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Page 1: ...AccuVote OS AccuVote OS 1 94 Hardware Guide Revision 1 2 September 18 2002...

Page 2: ...OF ANY NATURE ARE EXTENDED BY THIS DOCUMENT Any product and related material disclosed herein are only furnished pursuant and subject to the terms and conditions of a duly executed license or agreemen...

Page 3: ...2 1 5 Battery 8 2 1 6 V25 CPU 8 2 1 7 Devices on the CPU 8 2 1 8 ROM memory 9 2 1 9 RAM memory 9 2 1 10 32Kb 64Kb 128Kb memory card interface 9 2 1 11 LCD module interface 10 2 1 12 Printer interface...

Page 4: ...7 4 2 16 Installing the ROM chips 28 4 2 17 Removing the RAM chips 28 4 2 18 Installing the RAM chips 28 4 2 19 Removing the SmartWatch ROM chip 29 4 2 20 Installing the SmartWatch ROM chip 29 4 2 21...

Page 5: ...g data on a terminal 48 5 1 20 Recirculating ballots 48 5 1 21 Printing the Reader Diagnostics Test report in Recirculation Mode 49 5 1 22 Ballot sorting 49 5 1 23 Reader Diagnostics Test report 51 5...

Page 6: ...ion Systems Inc 2002 AccuVote OS Hardware Guide vi Table of Figures Figure 2 1 The AccuVote OS 5 Figure 2 2 Battery 8 Figure 4 1 The AccuVote OS 18 Figure 4 2 Battery terminals 23 Figure 4 3 Battery c...

Page 7: ...Diebold Election Systems Inc 2002 AccuVote OS Hardware Guide vii Document History Document Number Date Remarks 733 2311 Sept 18 2002 Reformatted document...

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Page 9: ...it works This chapter reviews all AccuVote OS components including card reader electronics power supply CPU board Read Only Memory Random Access Memory memory card interface Liquid Crystal Display pri...

Page 10: ...s List The part list number for every AccuVote OS upgrade kit assembly mounting hardware kit integrated circuit cable test ballot cards as well as the ballot box deflector and ballot box hardware moun...

Page 11: ...ally locks the unit and automatically generates a report of the voting center s election results Absentee ballots may optionally be counted after polling ballots at each precinct Additional results re...

Page 12: ...Italics are also used where terminology is being defined For example Challenged ballots are ballots which have been cast by challenged voters AccuVote OS messages are printed in capital letters in sh...

Page 13: ...andom Access Memory RAM memory card interface Liquid Crystal Display LCD printer power supply optional modem 2 1 1 Ballot reader electronics The ballot reader processes ballots 8 wide and either 11 14...

Page 14: ...as a dust shield to minimize the collection of paper dust on the optical sensors 2 1 1 2 White levels Each voting channel establishes a reflectance reference level during the first of ballot travel u...

Page 15: ...control high speed serial data transfer control signals and status signals between the reader and the CPU As a ballot card is scanned by the reader data is transferred into the CPU s memory via a Dir...

Page 16: ...operation under battery power 2 1 6 V25 CPU The AccuVote OS is run with an NEC V 25 single chip microcomputer Information gathered by the ballot reader is transferred by means of a high speed serial i...

Page 17: ...variation of the firmware that requires distinct host level support and x is the incremental release letter the release type as one of General Release Rel Beta Beta Alpha Alpha or Test Test where Gene...

Page 18: ...the ink cartridge and paper roll are easily replaceable using procedures described in the section titled Pre Election maintenance in Chapter 23 Maintenance in the AccuVote OS Precinct Count User s Gui...

Page 19: ...U board which is in turn connected to the power supply The Line and Phone jacks at the rear of the AccuVote OS are connected to the modem by means of RJ 11 cables Line is used to connect the modem to...

Page 20: ...ent mode the AccuVote OS must be powered off and on again 3 1 Power on modes Diagnostics Mode is accessed by powering the AccuVote OS on while pressing the YES and NO buttons Diagnostics Mode is used...

Page 21: ...ballot counting takes place The deflector is positioned for each ballot as needed Each ballot is either accepted or rejected according to the criteria established in the Set AccuVote Parameters screen...

Page 22: ...which transmission using GEMS is performed once it has been electronically locked and powered off Results are transmitted to the host computer and the memory card is marked as being uploaded If elect...

Page 23: ...are Works Diebold Election Systems Inc 2002 AccuVote OS Hardware Guide 15 an incorrect response is detected in transmission For a list of transmission error messages see the AccuVote OS Precinct Count...

Page 24: ...Election Day in the AccuVote OS Precinct Count User s Guide describes several common problems that may arise on election day accompanied by detailed resolution procedures Contingency procedures shoul...

Page 25: ...ling the battery removing and installing the power supply removing and installing the LCD module removing and installing the printer removing and installing the ROM chips removing and installing the R...

Page 26: ...er supply cable should not be detached at this time 4 2 2 Replacing the cover Ensure that all external cables are disconnected from the unit and the unit is powered off before replacing the cover 1 Pl...

Page 27: ...the motor as a guide to orienting the assembly The reader motor should be oriented to the top right of the reader mounting area 2 Ensure that the reader assembly housing is properly aligned with the s...

Page 28: ...en the modem serial cable and the ballot reader connector and remove from the CPU board The two wire modem power cable need be removed only if a modem is installed in the AccuVote OS 9 Place two finge...

Page 29: ...the nylon washers the lock washers the nuts Push the washers down over the threads or rotate the washers clockwise as you install them Using a nut driver tighten each of the six nuts in order to conne...

Page 30: ...ween the modem serial port cable and the ballot reader cable header 11 Press the ballot reader serial cable connector into the header located in the right hand corner of the CPU board The connector sh...

Page 31: ...d completely from the cover plate 3 Raise the cover plate slightly and slide it towards the front of the unit until the tabs at the rear of the cover plate are clear of the power supply housing Make s...

Page 32: ...ear the paper from under the cover plate and tighten the two screws again 6 Replace the printer cover 4 2 9 Removing the power supply The power supply consists of the following components primary powe...

Page 33: ...soft non abrasive layer of material such as foam in an area large enough for the chassis This precaution is to prevent any damage to the LCD printer or connectors 2 Place the power supply housing ass...

Page 34: ...tighten all four screws on the LCD 5 Press the ribbon cable connector onto the header on the left hand side of the LCD 6 Carefully fold any slack cable from the LCD module under the sheet metal frame...

Page 35: ...der the heads of the screws on the mounts 4 Replace the single screw that was positioned under the right side of the ribbon 5 Using a Phillips screwdriver tighten the three screws 6 Snap the printer r...

Page 36: ...f these chips RAM installed in the slot marked RAM EXP RAM installed in the slot marked EXP RAM Before attempting the following procedure ensure that all external cables have been disconnected and the...

Page 37: ...g this procedure ensure that all external cables have been disconnected and the unit is powered off 1 Remove the cover using the procedure previously described in Removing the cover Position the chass...

Page 38: ...nsmit election results with GEMS The modem is used to communicate memory card information and election results at 2400 baud over telephone lines Before attempting this procedure ensure that all extern...

Page 39: ...coupler from the motor shaft The front of the ballot box may flex as a result of this action 5 Angle the deflector up slightly and move it toward the rear of the ballot box until the pivot pin at the...

Page 40: ...h set screws 13 Remove the lift arm from the ballot box lid and close and lock the ballot box 4 2 25 Removing the ballot deflector motor The AccuVote OS should not be installed in the ballot box while...

Page 41: ...x entry slot Two screws hold this plate into place These screws are connected to nuts which are visible on the right hand side of the area between the security plate recess and the ballot box deflecto...

Page 42: ...screws using a Philips screwdriver 7 Thread the nuts onto these screws on the inside of the ballot box lid Tighten the nuts by fixing the screws with the Philips screwdriver in one hand and a 5 16 nut...

Page 43: ...4 sensors on each of the upper and lower sides of the ballot reader scan all possible voting positions on each ballot Channel A column of voting positions on a ballot scanned by a particular sensor in...

Page 44: ...p is installed but is not working Setting the system clock involves setting both the date and the time Setting the date consists of setting the month day year and setting the time consists of setting...

Page 45: ...ing 12 Press YES in order to continue once the correct month has been specified 4 Press YES if the day represented by the 2 flashing digits is correct otherwise press NO until the desired day number i...

Page 46: ...ll restart at 0 after reaching 23 Press YES in order to continue on the correct hour has been specified 9 Press YES if the minute represented by the 2 flashing digits is correct otherwise pres NO unti...

Page 47: ...sful if all characters are displayed properly in all positions Press YES in order repeat the test otherwise press NO 5 1 6 Testing the system memory The System Memory Test involves writing data to the...

Page 48: ...Press YES in response to If no memory card is loaded is displayed Load the memory card you wish to test is displayed while the memory card is being tested 5 1 8 Continuous testing is displayed once t...

Page 49: ...st failure is displayed if the Memory Card Test failed Press YES in order to repeat the test otherwise press NO If the memory card has been programmed with a version of data that may be valid for anot...

Page 50: ...t The main serial port is used for direct memory card programming and election results transmission to the host computer In order to test the main serial port a loopback connector must be attached to...

Page 51: ...ceived in the test Pressing either YES or NO brings up Press YES in order to repeat the test otherwise press NO 5 1 13 Testing the auxiliary serial port The auxiliary serial port is used for memory ca...

Page 52: ...herwise press YES 5 1 14 Test is unsuccessful The modem is not working properly if is displayed and will fail if you continue The test has failed if Is displayed where s 1 represents an example of a v...

Page 53: ...the deflector from one bin to the other 6 Close and lock the retaining door 7 Open the ballot box lid and support it on the ballot box lift arm 8 Observe that the deflector rotates correctly from one...

Page 54: ...nd recirculating a ballot 5 1 17 Performing the Ballot Reader Test 1 Press YES in response to 2 The next message displayed is 3 Press NO if you are not using the AccuFeed and continue with step 3 Norm...

Page 55: ...s initialized followed by which indicates that the ballot reader is ready to accept hand fed ballots Although you should preferably recirculate a Diagnostic ballot hand feeding ballots allows you to s...

Page 56: ...hat this feature is for technical staff only In order to use this feature the COMM PORT jack at the back of the AccuVote OS should be plugged into the external display device by means of an RS232 seri...

Page 57: ...inted Printing the report causes the ballot counters to be reset The report is also automatically printed when the total number of cards read or the total number of cards not read reaches 500 Printing...

Page 58: ...lid 4 Press NO 8 times in order to reach Press YES then press NO two times Press YES once is displayed 6 is now shown on the LCD Every ballot will be dropped into the alternate ballot box compartment...

Page 59: ...x lid The number of ballots in the main compartment should compare with the number of ballots in the alternate compartment according to the specified factor 13 If you wish to repeat the test for a dif...

Page 60: ...1 24 Printing the Reader Diagnostics Test report The Reader Diagnostics Test report is printed by pressing YES while the ballot is being scanned The report is automatically printed when 500 ballots ha...

Page 61: ...LCD the printer and the metalwork This part does not include the CPU board mounting hardware 453 1111 421 2332 Power Supply Assembly Replacement 120 volt AC switching power supply for the AccuVote OS...

Page 62: ...y Card Security Plate Mounting Hardware Kit This kit consists of screws and Ny lok nuts required to mount the memory card security plate to the AccuVote OS enclosure 454 2111 Paper Roll Assembly This...

Page 63: ...in testing whether the Accu Vote unit is reading marks on ballot cards during a test election These ballots can be used with a test memory card 641 2111 loaded with the demonstration ballot card data...

Page 64: ...ot box which may be used to deflect either blank ballots or ballots containing write in votes into a separate compartment in the ballot box This component includes the motor coupler and set screws 542...

Page 65: ...acity 14 8 volts DC 2 5 A 5 0 volts DC 1 0 A Operating Current 0 3 A nominal 14VDC idle 2 4 A peak 14VDC printing Deflector Motor Current 0 3 A nominal 14 VDC 7 2 1 Communications Modulation RS 232C P...

Page 66: ...0 G 7 2 5 Transportation environment Temperature 5E F to 122E F 15E C to 50E C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Vibration 2 0 G 7 2 6 Ballot cards Length 11 14 18 in 0 060 in 0 000 in Width 8 50 in 0 0...

Page 67: ...n application PC Polling or Precinct Counter CC Central Counter DT Diagnostic Testing RRRRR The release type one of Rel General release Test A test release that is provided with general diagnostic cap...

Page 68: ...the pin assignments for the connector Note that not all of these pins are used by the AccuVote OS ballot processing unit DB9 M PIN NO SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL FUNCTION SIGNAL DIRECTION USED BY ACCUVOTE OS...

Page 69: ...ponding pins on the DB9 F to DB25 M external adapter cable Diebold PN 192 1121 SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL FUNCTION DB9 F PIN NO DB25 M PIN NO DCD Data Carrier Detect 1 8 RXD Receive Data 2 3 TXD Transmit Data...

Page 70: ...counter This box is also used to house the AccuVote OS ballot processing unit during the ballot counting process Ballot Card A single piece of paper on which is printed race and candidate information...

Page 71: ...The liaison between the computer and the user by way of handling information in different formats Landscape Landscape is a horizontal orientation in which the long end of the card is the top and the...

Page 72: ...at the ballot reader is reading all the marks that it should The blank test card tests that the ballot reader isn t reading extraneous marks Timing Marks Small black boxes set at regular intervals dow...

Page 73: ...5 Workstation A computer monitor and keyboard with associated software which has a direct line of communication with the central computer Write Ins Write ins are the blank lines on the ballot where th...

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