VxCentralScan Hardware Setup

Part of the Central System, VxCentralScan is used by local election administrators to rapidly scan ballots.

Hardware Overview

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

VxCentralScan in cases

VxCentralScan set up

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.

Fujitsu fi-7600

VxCentralScan Setup

VxCentralScan can be set up through the following steps:

1. Unbox and Setup Scanner:

   • 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

Attach and pull out paper trays

Plug cords in

Press the power button to turn on

2. Setup VxCentralScan laptop:

• remove and document seals as necessary

• open the case by lifting the latches on front

remove and document seals as necessary

lift the latches

• 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

Remove laptop

Remove components

Plug components in

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.