# 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](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2F3asFGewF7u2b4ocx7dWm%2Fvxscan%20sealed%20and%20on%20wheels.png?alt=media\&token=903e25de-598f-40a3-a4ad-bc9585122988) ![VxScan and ballot box](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FrQbOY6ElEvZ4qOh3H4vG%2Fvxscan%20with%20ballot%20box%20outside.png?alt=media\&token=d1670ffc-d320-408a-9da8-8c750bac6edf)

## 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](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FK42L6ARW11wYcyZ2BFc6%2Fvxscan%20sealed.png?alt=media\&token=d048625e-8b02-49b3-839e-5af79b60d32f) ![Unzip the top compartment](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FaTzUj9Omd5FJv4ovIWos%2Fvxscan%20top%20open.png?alt=media\&token=e15081cb-33d6-41c4-a833-70507887a185)

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](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FBYNWBX4hLpSWGeTpK2M5%2Fvxscan%20cord.png?alt=media\&token=efeaf22a-182b-4a5f-9984-3d1ee27cf978) ![Plug into a white outlet ](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FihORLIOrhsvuTCSgsRQV%2Fvxscan%20into%20ups.png?alt=media\&token=2fd66838-b775-4470-b1d1-10244c798911) ![Plug power backup into outlet](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2F6qRr3b7wbZUNFNGa9EmI%2Fups%20plugged%20in%20wall.png?alt=media\&token=905a3a3b-040a-4adf-8af8-219b94deae3a) ![Turn power backup on](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FUYtVAJGNg727cQuBnzkh%2Fups%20power%20button.png?alt=media\&token=c2c8075a-3cda-4957-9fef-93597a0ab94e)

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](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FpyasAhBsrdvRtkxV2YJe%2Fvxscan%20screen%20up.png?alt=media\&token=ebfa6e6b-66ba-41fd-808c-98ae10f1de08) ![Attach the tray](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2FjprRXeJpm5t6KavqWCCt%2Fattach%20the%20tray.png?alt=media\&token=e8723db9-898b-4e04-a628-42710e4360f1)

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

![](https://4254193728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MG9wD-Y3d44SQHvGeTp%2Fuploads%2Fb6rEiOC5PDlkuSeHX7xH%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=26a60486-645f-4d3c-bd71-4d3015fe4ec4)

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

VxScan hardware setup is complete.