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Crucial Areas
Pre Testing
Crucial Areas
Pre Testing Pre Voting
Crucial Areas
Pre Testing Pre VotingPost Voting
Crucial Areas
Pre Testing Pre VotingPost VotingTransmission
Crucial Areas
Precinct Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) Machine
(3) Operator LCD Screen with Counter
(4) Printer Compartment
(5) Transmission Port
(9) “RETURN” Button(8) “CAST” Button
(6) Main Memory Card Slot
(7) Back-up Memory Card Slot
(2) Ballot Entry Slot
(1) Security Key Receptacle
PARTS OF A PCOS MACHINE:Security Key Receptacle
Memory Card Slots
Display Screen
Transmission Port
Ballot Entry Slot
Printer
PARTS OF A PCOS MACHINE:Security Key Receptacle
Ballot Entry Slot
Display Screen
Transmission Port
Printer
Memory Card Slots
• BALLOT ENTRY SLOT – This is where completed ballots are fed personally by the voter. It will accept any of four (4) orientations and will allow four (4) attempts at feeding.
• TOUCH SCREEN – This will be where data about the PCOS machine will appear such as error, status, and confirmation messages.
• THERMAL PRINTER – This will print out Election Returns, Audit Logs, and transmission of returns.
• Transmission Port – This is where the transmission cable to the modem shall be connected. Make sure this is closed before and after transmission.
• Memory Card Slots – This will be where the main CF memory card and backup memory card will be inserted. All data for the voting will be stored here.
OTHER COMPONENTS AND PERIPHERALS OF PCOS
REMOVABLE MEMORY CARDThe PCOS machine uses a COMPACT FLASH removable memory card . This is where the application is stored and is used for backing up data, like election results and audit logs.
THERMAL PAPERThis is the paper that is used for printing election results and is installed inside the THERMAL PRINTER COMPARTMENT.
SECURITY KEY
The security key is a special device that is assigned to each PCOS machine
Transmission DevicesDevice that will be used for transmission of the results
Option 1: PCOS Modem(with cellphone signal)
Option 2: BGAN Antenna(without cellphone signal)
Pre Testing of
PCOS Machines
• To be conducted 3 days before elections (7 May 2010).
• To be held by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
• In the presence of watchers.
PRE TESTING OF PCOS MACHINES
The BEI shall break the seal of the box where the PCOS machine is contained and take out the shrink wrapped PCOS machine.
Steps in Pre Testing of PCOS machines:
Note model and serial number of PCOS machine:
• Check if the following are still sealed:
Printer Cover
• Check if the following are still sealed:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
Note the condition of the PCOS machine in the Minutes.
If the machine does not work, have its condition noted in the Minutes and replaced.
Make sure that the seals are not broken on:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
Make sure that Transmission Cable is NOT connected.
• Install the PCOS machine properly on top of the ballot box.
• Connect the PCOS machine to its battery.
• Plug the power cord of the PCOS machine to nearest outlet.
Preparing the PCOS machines:
• The BEI shall choose ten (10) persons for trial voting.
• Persons chosen shall vote on new genuine ballots.
• After voting, the ballots shall be inserted into the PCOS machine for counting.
• The BEI shall then print eight (8) Election Returns from the PCOS machine.
Trial Voting:
• Connect the transmission cable to the PCOS machine.
• The results of the trial election shall be transmitted to the City or Municipality Canvassing Center.
Transmission of Trial Votes:
• The ballots inside the ballot box shall be taken out and shown to everyone.
• The BEI shall count the number of ballots cast. There should be ten (10) ballots.
• The votes cast shall be manually counted and compared with the Election Returns printed by the PCOS machine.
• If the results are the same, the BEI and the watchers shall sign the Election Returns. The signed Election Returns shall be placed inside its designated envelope and given to the Election Officer.
• If the results do not match, it should be recorded in the Minutes and reported to the BEI Chairman.
Manual Audit:
• Reset the ballot counter indicator of the PCOS machine.
• Seal the Transmission Port, the Printer Cover, and the Memory Card Slot.
• Lock and Seal the ballot box.• Wrap the PCOS machine and the ballot box in shrink
wrap.• Record the serial numbers of the seals on the PCOS
machine and the ballot box.
The PCOS machine and ballot box shall not be opened again until the day of
the elections.
Resetting and Resealing of PCOS machines:
Transmission PortCheck seals on:
Transmission PortMain Memory Card Slot
Check seals on:
Transmission PortMain Memory Card SlotBackup Memory Card Slot
Check seals on:
Transmission PortMain Memory Card SlotBackup Memory Card SlotPrinter Cover
Check seals on:
Transmission PortMain Memory Card SlotBackup Memory Card SlotPrinter CoverBallot Box
Check seals on:
• If the PCOS machine has the following defects:Not sealed or seal brokenWill not turn on or will not initializeAny other defect
record its condition in the Minutes and request that it be replaced with another PCOS machine.
• If the correct procedure is not followed, have it recorded in the Minutes.
Areas of Concern:
Prior to Trial Vote:
1. Check seals on PCOS machine upon opening of box.
2. Note serial number of PCOS machine.
3. Transmission Cable must NOT be connected.
Things to note:
After Trial Vote:
1.Check that electronic tally matches manual audit.
2.Check that the PCOS machine is reset after trial vote.
3.Verify that the PCOS machine and ballot box are sealed.
Things to note:
• Transmission Cable should NOT be connected during the voting. It shall be connected only after voting ends to transmit results.
• Main Memory Card Slot and Backup Memory Card Slot should NOT be unsealed.
Watch out:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer Port
Note serial numbers of seals on:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer PortTransmission Port
Note serial numbers of seals on:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer PortTransmission PortMemory Card Slot
Note serial numbers of seals on:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer PortTransmission PortMemory Card SlotMain Memory Card
Note serial numbers of seals on:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer PortTransmission PortMemory Card SlotMain Memory CardBackup Memory Card
Note serial numbers of seals on:
1.On PCOS machine:Printer PortTransmission PortMemory Card SlotMain Memory CardBackup Memory Card
2.On Ballot Box
Note serial numbers of seals on:
There are three (3) input devices on the PCOS machine:
1. Ballot Feeder2. Transmission Port3. Memory Cards
Note:
Safeguarding the Ballot Feeder is easy and can be done visually. However, data may be transmitted to the Transmission Port and the Memory Cards electronically and can not be checked visually. So make sure the Transmission Port and the Memory Card Slots are closed and sealed.
Preliminaries to Voting
• To be conducted on the day of the elections before the start of voting.
• To be done by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
• In the presence of watchers.
Pre Voting
1.Unsealing of PCOS machine, Ballot Box, Official Ballots, and Book of Voters.
What will be done during Pre Voting:
1.Unsealing of PCOS machine, Ballot Box, Official Ballots, and Book of Voters.
2.Checking of PCOS machines and ballot box.
What will be done during Pre Voting:
1.Unsealing of PCOS machine, Ballot Box, Official Ballots, and Book of Voters.
2.Checking of PCOS machines and ballot box.
3.Preparation of PCOS machines for voting.
What will be done during Pre Voting:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Transmission Port
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Main Memory Card Slot
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Backup Memory Card Slot
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Printer Cover
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Transmission Port
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Transmission PortMain Memory Card Slot
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Transmission PortMain Memory Card SlotBackup Memory Card Slot
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The PCOS machine should still be sealed. Check seals on:Transmission PortMain Memory Card SlotBackup Memory Card SlotPrinter Cover
Preparation of PCOS machine:
The seals on the Main Memory Card Slot and the Backup Memory Card Slot should not be broken until AFTER the transmission of
results.
Memory Card Slots:
Check that the serial numbers of the seals on
the PCOS machine are the same as the ones during the Testing and Sealing
stage 3 days before.
Check seal.
Check the Ballot Box:
Check seal.Check lock.
Check the Ballot Box:
Check seal.Check lock.Check that the Ballot Box is empty.
Check the Ballot Box:
Check the seals on the Official Ballots and the Book of Voters.
Check number of Official Ballots.Check that the official ballots and
the Voters Registration Record are still sealed (They can only be opened just before the voting starts)
Official Ballots and Book of Voters
The Chairman of the BEI shall show to the public and the watchers that:
PCOS Machine is still sealed
Ballot Box is locked and empty
Package of Official Ballots and Book of Voters still sealed.
The watcher should:Check serial number of
PCOS machine Check serial numbers of
seals on PCOS machineCheck “Zero Tally” on
Initialization Report of PCOS machine.
1. Check seals on PCOS machine.2. Check serial number of PCOS machine.3. Checks serial numbers of seals on PCOS
machine.4. Check seals on Official Ballots and Book of
Voters.5. Check “Zero Report” upon initialization of PCOS
machine.6. Check that Transmission Cable is not connected.7. Check that the Memory Card Slots are still
sealed.
Things to note:
• Install the PCOS machine properly on top of the ballot box.
• Connect the PCOS machine to its battery.
• Plug the power cord of the PCOS machine to nearest outlet.
Preparing the PCOS machines:
Check Zero Tally. All positions should have zero (0) votes cast.
Make sure that the seals are not broken on:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
Make sure that Transmission Cable is NOT connected.
Tallying of votes
• To be conducted after the end of voting time (7AM to 6PM).
• To be done by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
• In the presence of watchers.
Post Voting
1.Close voting
What will be done during Post Voting:
1.Close voting
2.Count votes
What will be done during Post Voting:
1.Close voting
2.Count votes
3.Print Election Returns
What will be done during Post Voting:
1.Close voting
2.Count votes
3.Print Election Returns• Before transmission (8 ERs local/8 ERs
national)
What will be done during Post Voting:
1.Close voting
2.Count votes
3.Print Election Returns• Before transmission (8 ERs local/8 ERs
national)
• After transmission (22 Election Returns)
What will be done during Post Voting:
The BEI shall close the voting.
The PCOS machine shall then automatically count the votes cast.
Procedure:
The PCOS machine shall print automatically:o Eight (8) copies of Election
Returns for National Positions.
o Eight (8) copies of Election Returns for Local Positions.
Procedure:
Election Return
•Eight (8) copies for National Positions•Eight (8) copies for Local Positions
The BEI shall announce the results of the voting.
The Poll Clerk shall then announce that he is posting a copy of the Election Returns and post a copy within the polling place.
Procedure:
Make sure that the seals are not broken on:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
Make sure that Transmission Cable is NOT connected.
Transmission of Results
• To be conducted after the printing of Election Returns.
• To be done by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
• In the presence of watchers.
Transmission of Results
1.Connection of Transmission Cable.
What will be done during Transmission:
1.Connection of Transmission Cable.
2.Electronic Transmission of Election Returns.
What will be done during Transmission:
1.Connection of Transmission Cable.
2.Electronic Transmission of Election Returns.
3.Disconnect Transmission Cable.
What will be done during Transmission:
This is the only time when the Transmission Cable may be connected to the PCOS machine.
After transmission, the Transmission Cable must be disconnected.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seals are not broken on:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
• Connect Transmission Cable to port.
Procedure:
• Connect Transmission Cable to port.
• Connect Transmission Cable to modem.
Procedure:
• Connect Transmission Cable to port.
• Connect Transmission Cable to modem.
Note: The BEI can attempt to connect to modem for three (3) times before calling the Support Technician from Smartmatic.
Procedure:
• Connect Transmission Cable to port.
• Connect Transmission Cable to modem.
• Transmit electronic results to:a. Board of Canvassersb. DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBPc. Central Server
Procedure:
The BEI must attempt to transmit
three (3) times before he can skip to the next server.
• Connect Transmission Cable to port.
• Connect Transmission Cable to modem.
• Transmit electronic results to:a. Board of Canvassersb.DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBPc. Central Server
• Disconnect Transmission Cable.
Procedure:
Take note that the Memory Card Slots
must remain sealed.
• Three (3) tries to connect to modem before calling Support Technician.
• Three (3) tries to connect to Board of Canvassers before skipping transmission.
• Three (3) tries to connect to DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBP before skipping transmission.
• Three (3) tries to connect to Central Server before skipping transmission.
Errors and Retries:
Transmission of Results:Board of Canvassers
DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBP
Central Server
Transmission of Results:Board of Canvassers
DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBP
3 tries (skip to next)
Transmission of Results:Board of Canvassers
DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBP
Central Server
3 tries (skip to next)
3 tries (skip to next)
Transmission of Results:Board of Canvassers
DMAP-DMIP-ACA-KBP
Central Server
3 tries (skip to next)
3 tries (skip to next)
3 tries (skip to next)
If transmission totally fails, the BEI shall remove the Memory Card from its slot and personally deliver it to the Board of Canvassers.
In case of failure of transmission:
1.Note failure in the Minutes.
In case of failure of transmission:
1.Note failure in the Minutes.2.Note serial number of the
Memory Card.
In case of failure of transmission:
1.Note failure in the Minutes.2.Note serial number of the
Memory Card.3.Accompany the BEI to the
Canvassing Center.
Printing of Election Returns and Audit Log Report
• To be conducted after the electronic transmission of Election Returns.
• To be done by the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI).
• In the presence of watchers.
Printing of Results
Make sure that the seals are not broken on:
Main Memory Card Slot
Backup Memory Card Slot
• Twenty two (22) copies of Election Returns.
What will be printed:
• Twenty two (22) copies of Election Returns.
• One (1) copy of Statistical Report.
What will be printed:
• Twenty two (22) copies of Election Returns.
• One (1) copy of Statistical Report.
• One (1) copy of Audit Log Report.
What will be printed:
Make sure that the following are placed inside the Ballot Box
Election Returns
Minutes
Torn half of unused/rejected Official Ballots
Verify that the Ballot Box is closed, sealed, and locked with three (3) padlocks.
The keys to the locks shall be placed in separate sealed envelopes.
Post voting:
The PCOS Machine shall be turned over to the Support
Technician of the Voting Center.
The Ballot Box shall be delivered by the BEI to the
Canvassing Center.
Post voting:
1.The Voters Registration Record
The Election Officer shall bring:
1.The Voters Registration Record
2.The Election Day Computerized Voters List (EDCVL)
The Election Officer shall bring:
1.The Voters Registration Record
2.The Election Day Computerized Voters List (EDCVL)
3.The Precinct Computerized Voters List (PCVL)
The Election Officer shall bring:
4.Keys to the locks on the Ballot Box
4.Keys to the locks on the Ballot Box
5.The envelope containing the Minutes
4.Keys to the locks on the Ballot Box
5.The envelope containing the Minutes
6.The envelope containing the other half of torn unused/rejected Official Ballots
7.List of voters allowed to vote after 6:00 PM
7.List of voters allowed to vote after 6:00 PM
8.Envelope containing the Backup Memory Card, Initialization Report, Precinct Audit Log Report, and Precinct Statistical Report
7.List of voters allowed to vote after 6:00 PM
8.Envelope containing the Backup Memory Card, Initialization Report, Precinct Audit Log Report, and Precinct Statistical Report
9.Envelope containing the Election Returns for the Provincial Board of Canvassers, the Regional Board of Canvassers, and the COMELEC.
Watch and follow the Ballot Box, not the PCOS
machine.
The PCOS machine shall be turned over to the Smartmatic
representative.
Important Note:
Good luck, your country is
counting on you.