# VxScan Setup

## Hardware Overview

**VxScan** is in a tamper-evident blue container that may be rolled like a suitcase. Inside is an additional tamper-evident blue container used to store scanned ballots.

![VxScan with ballot box inside](/files/quOVcCh03YiDzWl36qyX) ![VxScan and ballot box](/files/XdT0O6Bu1O28laLs7HSs)

## VxScan Setup

The **VxScan** should be set up on its own table and the table should be located somewhere between the privacy booths and the exit to the polling place.\
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**VxScan** can be set up through the following steps:

1. **Open the container:**

   * [ ] break the seal and record the seal number in the **Equipment Seals Log**
   * [ ] unzip the top compartment

![Break the seal](/files/zI0lb44KjvO7Juv2HhTX) ![Unzip the top compartment](/files/w6O6mC51hFF27GhAHb4E)

2\. **Plug VxScan into the power backup:**

* [ ] remove the power cord from the lid pocket 
* [ ] plug it into a white outlet in back of the power backup
* [ ] plug the power backup into an outlet
* [ ] turn power backup on

![Remove power cord](/files/QRGHI0MNT2AC1RAJQ5nc) ![Plug into a white outlet ](/files/Ct9ms8nmeXN8iXPkhTFo) ![Plug power backup into outlet](/files/xOdzuUecdu4f1LVNSQS0) ![Turn power backup on](/files/453I76pWdTsh2PCyaNbh)

3\. **Prepare the scanner:**

* [ ] lift the screen up so it is facing forward
* [ ] open the front flap and secure it to the velcro at the bottom of the container
* [ ] attach the tray by inserting the posts until you feel the magnets snap in place

![Lift the screen up](/files/JDjPRU9W5u5vKm74xg1L) ![Attach the tray](/files/FUZH9r3NmT0FGNjxeCUw)

4\. **Ensure ballot bag is sealed into the scanner with one seal on each latch.**

![](/files/b5bAsTYKiHnyVlYGA4Z8)

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the ballot bag is not secured, contact your election administrator for further instruction. 
{% endhint %}

VxScan hardware setup is complete.


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