# VxCentralScan Hardware Setup

### Hardware Overview

**VxCentralScan** is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) laptop pre-installed with VxCentralScan software pre-installed and a Fujitsu scanner.

<div><img src="/files/6kdcKqRUiDMMgPARhNrX" alt="VxCentralScan in cases" width="188"> <img src="/files/zDI8Xny1SUBO7W2Mpij6" alt="VxCentralScan set up" width="188"></div>

Two models of Fujitsu scanners are supported: fi-8170 and fi-7600. The smaller fi-8170 (shown above) can scan batches of up to 30 ballots. The larger fi-7600 (shown below) enables larger batches of up to 100 ballots.

<figure><img src="https://www.datacapturegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/img_fi-7600_Overview02_tcm100-4446614_tcm100-2750236-32.jpg" alt="" width="188"><figcaption><p>Fujitsu fi-7600</p></figcaption></figure>

## **VxCentralScan** Setup

**VxCentralScan** can be set up through the following steps:

1. **Unbox and Setup Scanner**:&#x20;
   * [ ] remove the scanner and power cord from the case
   * [ ] attach and pull out the paper feed guide tray (a)
   * [ ] pull out the paper holder tray (b)
   * [ ] plug the USB cord (c) into the back of the scanner and into the laptop
   * [ ] plug the power cord (d) into the back of the scanner and into an outlet
   * [ ] press the power button (e) to turn the scanner on

![Remove scanner and power cord from case](/files/ZQJS7BaD9LSvh5OC9tsu) ![Attach and pull out paper trays](/files/4MHiFZUNtBpapqzCAkQW) ![Plug cords in](/files/3pVdTPExpqQR0dX42iKG) ![Press the power button to turn on](/files/jctpiSsdKM6eDPL1nEhY)

&#x32;**.  Setup VxCentralScan laptop:**

* [ ] remove and document seals as necessary
* [ ] open the case by lifting the latches on front

<div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/Ydszqly4kZeAqHzCCILG" alt=""><figcaption><p>remove and document seals as necessary</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/OY3Xm587MySYVnaPbwzi" alt=""><figcaption><p>lift the latches</p></figcaption></figure></div>

* [ ] **prepare the components:**
  * [ ] remove the **laptop**
  * [ ] pull the **power cord** (a) out and plug into the laptop and an outlet
  * [ ] pull the **USB hub** (b) out and plug into the laptop
  * [ ] pull the **scanner cord** (c) out and plug into the USB hub and the scanner
  * [ ] turn the laptop on

<div><img src="/files/uF9ufOoTwG5jKdRxBrcq" alt="Remove laptop" width="188"> <img src="/files/yHKc3dzuMRWKjJpzAyfM" alt="Remove components" width="188"> <img src="/files/5VdunsJivxSpFKgVqw5C" alt="Plug components in" width="188"></div>

VxCentralScan hardware setup is complete.

### Packing Up VxCentralScan

To pack up the VxCentralScan, simply place all of the components back into the case as displayed above and package the batch document scanner. Secure the laptop case as required by placing at least one seal through the eyelets highlighted below.

<div align="center"><figure><img src="/files/HuAeV7RjpdIZcJMesSeo" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>


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