VOTER VERIFIABLE PAPER AUDIT TRAIL

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1 VOTER VERIFIABLE PAPER AUDIT TRAIL VVPAT Type No: PT 7514 TRAINING MANUAL FOR POLLING STAFF 2016 Electronics Corporation of India Limited

2 Contents List of Figures:... ii Abbreviations... iii CHAPTER Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail System Introduction Use of VVPAT for voter verification of vote Main features of VVPAT system Exploded View of VVPAT... 2 CHAPTER Detailed Description of VVPAT Paper Roll Compartment Printed Paper Slips Compartment Battery Compartment Connector Compartment Power ON LED Printed Paper Slip Viewing Window Battery VSDU with interconnecting cable Spindle Paper Roll Paper Feed Knob VVPAT Carrying Case Setting up VVPAT Installation of VVPAT Battery and Paper Roll Battery installation Paper Roll installation Loading of Symbol data to VVPAT Description of POST slip VVPAT POST Slip Description CHAPTER Commissioning of VVPAT by Presiding Officer (PO) at Polling Station on day of poll Connecting the VVPAT with CU, BU and VSDU i

3 3.1.1 Removing of VVPAT and Accessories from the Carrying Case Inspection of VVPAT unit and accessories after removing from Carrying Case Connecting of VVPAT unit with EVM Placement of BU and VVPAT in Voter Compartment Placement for CU and VSDU on Polling Officer s table Connecting VVPAT, BU and VSDU cables Verifying joint functionality of EVM and VVPAT Closing and packing VVPAT Sealing of Printed Paper Slips Compartment Packing of VVPAT accessories into the Carrying Case for transportation Sealing of Carrying Case Day of Poll (At the Polling Station) Before commencement of poll During poll At the close of poll CHAPTER: VVPAT Error messages and error handling List of VVPAT Status Messages on VSDU DOs and DON Ts Check List List of Figures: Fig 1.1 View of cast vote on Printed Paper Slip... 1 Fig 1.2 Exploded view of VVPAT unit... 2 Fig 2.1 Paper Roll Compartment with Top Cover Opened... 4 Fig 2.2 Printed Paper Slips Compartment... 5 Fig 2.3 Battery Compartment... 5 Fig 2.4 Connector Compartment... 6 Fig 2.5 Power ON LED... 6 Fig 2.6 Printed Paper Slip Viewing Window... 6 Fig 2.7 VVPAT Battery... 7 Fig 2.8 VSDU (VVPAT Status Display Unit)... 7 Fig 2.9 Spindle... 7 Fig 2.10 Paper Roll... 8 Fig 2.11 Paper Feed Knob... 8 Fig 2.12 VVPAT Carrying Case... 8 Fig 2.13 Battery Installation... 9 Fig 3.1 Opening of Carrying Case Fig 3.2 VVPAT and its accessories ii

4 Fig 3.3 EVM and VVPAT setup Fig 3.4 Placement of BU and VVPAT in voter s compartment Fig 3.5 Placement of CU and VSDU on PO s table Fig 3.6 Connecting VVPAT to BU and VSDU Fig 3.7 Connector Types (Male and female) for connecting VSDU and BU Fig 3.8 Connecting VVPAT cable to CU Fig 3.9 Connecting CU, BU, VVPAT & VSDU Fig 3.10 Power ON CU Fig 3.11 Start of Poll Fig 3.12 Vote verification with VVPAT Fig 3.13 Un-installation of EVM with VVPAT Fig 3.14 Sealing of Printed Paper Slips Compartment Fig 3.15 Packing of VVPAT Fig 3.16 Sealing of Carrying Case after packing VVPAT Abbreviations AH Ampere Hour (of Battery) BU Ballot Unit CU Control Unit ECI Election Commission of India ECIL Electronics Corporation of India Limited EVM Electronic Voting Machine OMR Optical Mark Recognition PO Presiding Officer POST Power ON Self Test ( A printed VVPAT slip showing the status of unit ) RO Returning Officer TPM Thermal Printer Mechanism USB Universal Serial Bus VSDU VVPAT Status Display Unit VVPAT Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail iii

5 CHAPTER 1 1. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail System 1.1 Introduction Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system is a printer based accessory that interfaces with the Control Unit (CU) and Ballot Unit (BU) in the conventional Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). The VVPAT system prints the voter s franchise on a thermal Printed Paper Slip and gives visual indication and record of the cast vote to the voter and can be used for auditing the EVM electronic counter at later stage. The VVPAT system consists of following accessories. 1. VVPAT Unit 2. VVPAT Status Display Unit (VSDU) (To display the status of VVPAT system to the polling staff and gives messages for any action to be taken for VVPAT) 3. Interconnecting cable to CU 4. VVPAT Battery pack 5. Paper Roll 6. Carrying Case 1.2 Use of VVPAT for voter verification of vote When the VVPAT system is used in combination with the EVM, it provides verification to the voter by way of printing the cast vote on a thermal Printed Paper Slip. When the voter presses the button on the Ballot Unit (BU) to vote for the candidate of his/her choice, the VVPAT system prints a small Printed Paper Slip. The Printed Paper Slip (Fig 1.1) prints amongst other information (a) Serial number of the contesting candidate, (b) Name of the candidate and (c) Election symbol of the candidate party. The Printed Paper Slip is visible to the voter for a period of 7 seconds after pressing of BU key. The Printed Paper Slip gets automatically cut in the VVPAT unit and falls into the Printed Paper Slips Compartment. A sample photograph of VVPAT Printed Paper Slip is shown in Fig 1.1 b a c Fig 1.1 View of cast vote on Printed Paper Slip 1

6 1.3 Main features of VVPAT system Features of VVPAT Unit Prints the Ballot Slip of width 56 mm and length 99 mm. Operates on a Battery 15V/7.2 AH Accommodates Paper Roll of length approximately 150 meters that can print 1500 Printed Paper Slips. 1.4 Exploded View of VVPAT The exploded view of the VVPAT is given to show different parts of the VVPAT as below Fig 1.2 Exploded view of VVPAT unit 2

7 The names of the parts which are numbered in Fig 1.2 are as follows Power ON indication Paper Slip Viewing Window Paper Roll Compartment Paper Roll Compartment Door Latch for Paper Roll Compartment Door Printed Paper Slips Compartment Printed Paper Slips Compartment Door Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Door Connector Compartment Two pin battery polarized connector VSDU Connector BU Connector Spindle Grooves for inserting Spindle Paper Insertion Guide Paper Feed Knob Latch for Printed Paper Slips Compartment Features of VSDU VVPAT Status Display Unit (VSDU) is used to indicate the status of working of VVPAT system. VVPAT status comprises of indications such as POWER ON, VVPAT BUSY, PRINT OK and also displays in case of PRINTER ERRORS and the recommended action to be taken. 3

8 2. Detailed Description of VVPAT CHAPTER 2 This chapter explains the various parts of the VVPAT unit, their purpose and their use. The different parts are described as below. VVPAT system has four independent compartments. 1. Paper Roll Compartment (3) 2. Printed Paper Slips Compartment (6) 3. Battery Compartment (8) 4. Connector Compartment (10) The access into the above compartments of VVPAT is through the following doors connected with each compartment. 1. Paper Roll Compartment Door (4) 2. Printed Paper Slips Compartment Door (7) 3. Battery Compartment Door (9) 2.1 Paper Roll Compartment This compartment (3) in Fig 2.1 houses the printer mechanism and a Paper Roll. Top cover (4) of the VVPAT unit covers the Paper Roll Compartment Fig 2.1 Paper Roll Compartment with Top Cover Opened The Paper Roll Compartment is accessed by opening its door. 2.2 Printed Paper Slips Compartment The Printed Paper Slips are collected in this compartment (6) in Fig 2.2a which provides a secure storage for Printed Paper Slips. The Printed Paper Slips Compartment has a capacity to collect 1500 Printed Paper Slips. This compartment is closed with a separate door (7) in Fig 2.2a provided at the right side of the unit. The door provides mechanisms for closing, locking and sealing (21) in Fig 2.2b to ensure safe storage of the Printed Paper Slips. 4

9 a) Door is opened b) Door is closed Slide to Unlock Fig 2.2 Printed Paper Slips Compartment 2.3 Battery Compartment The Battery Compartment (Fig 2.3a) is used for housing the Battery (22) which can only be inserted in one direction. This compartment is located at the backside of the unit. A separate door (9) in Fig 2.3b is provided with locking latches to close the compartment and hold the battery securely. The Battery is used for providing the power to the VVPAT system for its normal operation. The VVPAT unit works with a special VVPAT Battery (15V /7.2 Ah) provided by manufacture. BATTERY 22 9 a) Door in Open Condition b) Door in Close Condition Fig 2.3 Battery Compartment 5

10 2.4 Connector Compartment This compartment Fig 2.4 provides access to two 9-pin D type connectors one each for VSDU interface (15) of male type and BU interface (16) of female type. The compartment (13) provides space for taking out two wires, for connection to VSDU and BU Blue/Green connector Black/Red connector Fig 2.4 Connector Compartment 2.5 Power ON LED Power ON LED (1) in Fig 1.2 located on the front side of the unit indicates the Power ON status of the VVPAT system. The Green LED will be turned ON when the VVPAT unit is connected to the Control Unit and the CU is switched ON. Since the Power ON control remains with the CU, it also serves to indicate the establishment of proper connection between VVPAT and CU. Power ON LED OFF Power ON LED ON 2.6 Printed Paper Slip Viewing Window Fig 2.5 Power ON LED The Printed Paper Slip viewing window (3) in Fig 1.2 is located on the front side just above the manufacturer s logo. Normally the Printed Paper Slip behind the window is not visible and the window appears black. When a voter presses the key on the BU to cast his/her vote, a light within the viewing window turns on illuminating the Printed Paper Slip for 7 seconds for viewing by the voter. The Printed Paper Slip gets automatically cut and falls into the Printed Paper Slip Compartment underneath. The window then returns to the normal condition and appears dark to ensure confidentiality of cast vote. Candidate Name Party Symbol Candidate Number Window when Light is OFF Window when Light is ON Fig 2.6 Printed Paper Slip Viewing Window 6

11 2.7 Battery The Battery (22) in Fig 2.7 is the source of power to VVPAT system and is housed in the Battery Compartment and accessible from the back side of the VVPAT unit. The Battery has a female connector which connects to the male connector in the Battery Compartment while installing the Battery. The Battery connector is polarized and can be connected to the VVPAT connecter only in one polarity VSDU with interconnecting cable Fig 2.7 VVPAT Battery VSDU in Fig 2.8 is a separate unit that indicates working status of VVPAT and issues as well as action to be taken especially in case of printer errors. It provides a 5-meter cable with a 9- pin D connector at one end for connection to the VVPAT unit. This cable is connected to the VSDU INTERFACE provided in the back side of VVPAT unit in the Connector Compartment. The VSDU provides an LED display to indicate the status of working of VVPAT and error messages in the form of error codes and corresponding textual messages given on face of VSDU along with corrective actions to be taken. VSDU Cable LED Display Power ON LED Busy LED Status Codes, Status Messages and Corrective Actions Fig 2.8 VSDU (VVPAT Status Display Unit) 2.9 Spindle Spindle (14) in Fig 1.2 is used to hold the Paper Roll in proper place ensuring proper paper movement as shown in Fig 2.9. Fig 2.9 Spindle 7

12 2.10 Paper Roll The vote cast by the voter is printed on thermal printing paper (23) in Fig Front side of the paper for printing the vote is white in color while the back side has a running band of black markers rectangular in shape (12mm x 5mm) pre-printed towards one edge for keeping track of paper movement Paper Feed Knob Fig 2.10 Paper Roll Paper Feed Knob (17) in Fig 1.2 and shown in Fig 2.11 is meant to assist in manually inserting and positioning of the paper in printer mechanism when new Paper Roll is loaded in the VVPAT. It can be rotated clockwise to move the paper forward. Paper Feed Knob 2.12 VVPAT Carrying Case Fig 2.11 Paper Feed Knob The Carrying Case (24) in Fig 2.12 for transporting VVPAT is made of metal and used to carry the VVPAT unit and VSDU with connecting cables. It has a handle (25) to hold and carry and provides two latches (26) to lock the door and seal it as in Fig Fig 2.12 VVPAT Carrying Case Note: The version of Carrying case may change. 8

13 2.13 Setting up VVPAT The following procedures are required to be followed for setting up VVPAT so that it can be used in an election along with the Electronic Voting Machine. VVPAT is required to be set up properly in order that it may function in the desired way during election. Setting up of VVPAT requires following main steps. Step 1: Installation of Battery and Paper Roll. Step 2: Loading of Symbol (Ballot slip) data into the VVPAT- This job will be done by ECIL engineers. Procedure for VVPAT Battery installation is provided for information of Polling staff, though this job may be done by ECIL engineers Installation of VVPAT Battery and Paper Roll Battery installation Location of Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Open the Battery Compartment Door, by releasing the locking latches provided. (1)Press down door (2)Pull outwards BATTERY (3)Insert the battery plugging into the socket Fig 2.13 Battery Installation (4)Close the door Two pin contact connector is provided inside this compartment. 9

14 A specially made Battery (22 in Fig 2.7) is required for the VVPAT operation. Connect the battery power pack to the two pin connector provided in the compartment. Note: Observe carefully the connector orientation. The pin contacts on the VVPAT unit are available on right side. Make sure that the Battery is inserted fully into the mating connector. Position the Battery as shown in Fig 2.13 (4) and close the door. Battery after insertion Fig 2.14 Installed Battery Paper Roll installation This job may be done either by Polling staff under the supervision of ECIL engineers Loading of Symbol data to VVPAT This job is done by ECIL engineers Description of POST slip 2.17 VVPAT POST Slip Description Post slip will be printed whenever VVPAT is powered on. A sample POST slip is shown below. 10

15 Sl. No Description Pass Condition VVPAT UNIT POST REPORT <Ver xyz> 1 Paper Fall Sensor 'Paper Present' 2 Paper Length sensor =10+/-1 3 Battery Voltage 'High' or 'Medium' with new battery 4 VVPAT Error History 'Absent' 5 Paper Under Head 'Present' 6 Printer Head Temperature 'Ok 7 Paper Depletion 'Not Depleted' 8 Paper Fall sensor 'Paper Absent' 9 Print Quality Sensor >Good-15 It is to be ensured that POST slip content is as described above. 11

16 CHAPTER 3 3. Commissioning of VVPAT by Presiding Officer (PO) at Polling Station on day of poll Scope: This chapter explains the following essential activities. Preliminary material checks after transportation of EVM and VVPAT unit to the polling booth, Procedure for connecting EVM (CU and BU) with VVPAT unit, Mock poll procedure, clearing of the mock poll data, Sealing of VVPAT Collection Box after mock poll verification, Actual poll procedure, Closing of poll procedure and VVPAT Packing and Instructions to be given before dispatch to Strong Rooms / Counting Center. VVPAT with EVM commissioning requirement: List of items required at polling booth 1. An office table or similar flat surface of working area of size (600 mm x 1200 mm) minimum is required to place the Control Unit (CU). The table may be termed as Presiding Officer s Table. 2. An office table or similar flat surface of working area of size (600 mm x 1200 mm) minimum is required to place the VVPAT and Ballot Units. The table may be termed as Voting Table. (The above table space can accommodate one VVPAT and two BUs. If more than 2 BUs are in use, another table should be required.) 3. CU and BU as per the Election requirement. ( CU 1 no and BU 1 to maximum of 4 Nos) 4. VVPAT unit and VSDU with connecting cables no. each Note: The CU is supplied at polling station with the battery pack inserted in it. The VVPAT is supplied with battery pack and paper roll inserted in it. Step 1: Preliminary Checks At the polling station, remove the VVPAT and VSDU with cables carefully from Carrying Case. Place the items on the Voting Table. Check for proper condition of the VVPAT unit, VSDU unit, connecting cables and connectors. Sealing should be intact for Paper Roll Compartment and Battery Compartment of the VVPAT unit. Check for the emptiness of the Collection Box. No paper slips or Printed Paper Slips should be left inside the compartment. 12

17 3.1 Connecting the VVPAT with CU, BU and VSDU Removing of VVPAT and Accessories from the Carrying Case The Carrying Case cover is opened by opening the latches (26) as in Fig VVPAT VSDU a) Closed b) Open Fig 3.1 Opening of Carrying Case The VVPAT system with Carrying Case consists of following list of items as shown in Fig 3.2. a) VVPAT unit with connecting cable for CU. b) VSDU with connecting cable. c) Battery (The battery is placed inside the Battery Compartment within the VVPAT unit, when supplied to polling booth). d) Paper Roll (The Paper Roll is loaded in the Paper Roll Compartment within the VVPAT unit, when supplied to polling booth). a b c d Fig 3.2 VVPAT and its accessories Inspection of VVPAT unit and accessories after removing from Carrying Case Check for the physical condition of the items. If any damage is observed, report the same to the concerned personnel in the office of the RO or PO. 13

18 3.1.3 Connecting of VVPAT unit with EVM To conduct an election with EVM and VVPAT the following items are required. 1. Control Unit (with CU Battery installed) - 1 no 2. Ballot Unit(s) with connecting cable - One to four depending on the number of contesting candidates 3. VVPAT unit with cable, Paper Roll and Battery - 1 no (With Paper Roll and VVPAT Battery installed) 4. VSDU with connecting cable - 1 no Place CU with VSDU on PO s table (1) and VVPAT with BU in voter s compartment (2) as shown in Fig Gap of maximum 5 meters PO s Table Voter s Compartment Fig 3.3 EVM and VVPAT setup Placement of BU and VVPAT in Voter Compartment Both VVPAT and BU are kept in the voter s compartment. These are kept as shown in Fig 3.7 not more than 2 from the table edge and there should not be a gap of more than 6 between them. The front edges of both units should be in aligned in the same line. This enables a proper view of Printed Paper Slip to the voter. Fig 3.4 Placement of BU and VVPAT in voter s compartment 14

19 3.1.5 Placement for CU and VSDU on Polling Officer s table Place VSDU as shown in Fig 3.8 just behind the CU to enable easy view of VVPAT status. Fig 3.5 Placement of CU and VSDU on PO s table Connecting VVPAT, BU and VSDU cables 1 2 a. Connecting cable from VSDU with Blue/ Green latch 3 b. Connecting cable from BU with Red / Black latch c. Checking Color of Connectors Fig 3.6 Connecting VVPAT to BU and VSDU 15

20 Types of Connectors: a. Male Connector on VVPAT unit for connecting cable from VSDU having blue and green tab b.female Connector on VVPAT unit for connecting cable from BU having black and red tab Fig 3.7 Connector Types (Male and female) for connecting VSDU and BU 9 pin D connector on CU with Black and Red tab 4 VVPAT cable connector with Black and Red latch Fig 3.8 Connecting VVPAT cable to CU 3.2 Verifying joint functionality of EVM and VVPAT After the VVPAT is set up, the following connectivity is made for EVM and VVPAT. Step 1: Connect CU and VVPAT units and put them in Power ON condition as shown below. Fig 3.9 Connecting CU, BU, VVPAT & VSDU Visual Indicators: CU Power ON LED Turned ON ( Green color LED) VVPAT Power ON Turned ON ( Green color LED) VSDU Power ON Turned ON (Green color LED) 16

21 EVM Power ON Switch on CU Switch ON EVM by pushing toggle switch upwards Power ON indication will come on CU, VSDU & VVPAT Fig 3.10 Power ON CU Automatic sequence of messages seen on displays of VSDU and CU after power on Sl No CU VSDU 1 EVM IS ON VVPAT IS ON 2 EVM IS ON OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOO 3 EVM IS ON **** **** **** **** 4 DATE & TIME HIGH BATTERY 5 SERIAL NUMBER OF CU BLANK 6 NUMBER OF CANDIDATES BLANK 7 BATTERY STATUS BLANK 8 BLANK BLANK Step 2: Press the BALLOT button on CU. Visual Indicators: CU Busy LED - Turned ON ( Red color LED ) BU Ready LED Turned ON ( Green color LED ) VSDU Busy LED Turned ON ( Red color LED ) Fig 3.11 Start of Poll 17

22 Note: CU Power ON LED, VVPAT Power ON LED, and VSDU Power ON LED are in ON condition. Step 3: On pressing a Candidate button in the BU. The LED connected to the Candidate Button pressed is Turned ON (Red color). VVPAT unit prints a Printed Paper Slip once the candidate button is pressed. The lighting in the VVPAT window is turned ON. The Printed Paper Slip is seen through the window. The Printed Paper Slip is held for 7 sec and cut by the cutter. The Printed Paper Slip falls in to the collector box. Fig 3.12 Vote verification with VVPAT The buzzer sound from the CU will be completed. Busy LED on CU and Busy LED on VSDU will be turned OFF. This will inform the P.O that the vote has been cast. The above process completes voting process of one ballot. Step 4: Mock Poll Procedure To conduct a Mock Poll at polling booth follow the below process 1. Power ON the CU. 2. ON lamp glows on CU and VVPAT. 3. VVPAT prints Self Test (POST) slip. This slip is seen through the window. 4. In case of any error in the VVPAT, corresponding error is printed in the POST slip and also displayed on VSDU. 5. Press CLEAR on CU and empty the Ballot Slip Compartment. 6. Now the EVM VVPAT system is ready for voting process. 7. The standard mock poll procedures will be followed for CU/BU. 8. The ballot process is carried out and each polling agent is allowed to vote for the candidate of choice on press of BU key. 9. VVPAT prints the Printed Paper Slip containing the serial number of the candidate, name of the candidate and corresponding party symbol. 10. The printed slip is held for 7 seconds and then cut and subsequently falls into the ballot collection box. 11. The ballot process by voting to each contesting candidate and verify the correctness of the Printed Paper Slips. 12. Keep a careful manual record of the account of the votes polled (BU key pressed) in respect of the each candidate. 13. Press the CLOSE button on CU. 18

23 14. Press the RESULT button on CU and manually record the result data displayed by CU. 15. Switch off the CU. 16. Open the Collection box door of the VVPAT and collect the Printed Paper Slips. 17. Segregate these Printed Paper Slips candidate wise and check the result of the counted slips. Keep aside the POST slip(s). 18. Compare the VVPAT result data with the CU result data. Both must tally candidate wise. After ensuring the correctness of the system, remove the Printed Paper Slips and ensure the emptiness of the Collection Box. 19. Keep the counted printed paper slips of mock poll in the black envelope provided to you and seal the envelope in the metal box. 20. Press CLEAR button of CU to delete the vote cast in mock poll 21. Press total button to ensure that no vote exists in the CU 22. Mock poll certificate may be recorded 23. The presiding officer will now seal the result section of the CU as per prescribed procedure. Automatic sequence of messages on display during TOTAL operation Sl No Display on CU 1 Battery status 2 Date & Time 3 Number of candidates 4 Total votes polled 5 Blank Automatic sequence of messages on display during CLOSE operation Sl No Display on CU 1 CLOSING 2 Date & Time 3 Serial Number 4 Number of candidates 5 Total votes polled 6 Poll closed 7 Blank Sequence of messages on pressing RESULT button Sl No Display on CU 1 COMPUTING RESULT 2 Poll Date 3 Poll start time and end time 4 Serial Number Number of Candidates 5 Total votes polled 19

24 6 Candidate -01 Votes 15 so on up to last candidate 7 END Sequence of messages on pressing CLEAR button Sl No Display on CU 1 Deleting Polled Votes 2 Number of Candidates 3 Total votes Candidate -01 Votes 0 so on till last candidate 5 Blank Step 5: Sealing procedure after Mock Poll 1. Seal the Ballot Slip Compartment 2. The presiding officer will also ensure that the paper roll compartment (top cover) of VVPAT is also sealed. Step 6: Actual Poll Procedure Pre requirements: Ensure that CU-VSDU-VVPAT- BU is placed as per the procedure explained earlier. Ensure the Printed Paper Slips Compartment sealing and Paper Roll Compartment sealing of the VVPAT are in good condition. Polling Booth Power ON the CU. The presiding officer should ensure that the VVPAT should be in ON condition by checking the Power ON Green LED Continue the actual polling as per the standard procedure explained in the EVM instruction manual. Polling officer shall monitor the status of VVPAT through the VSDU messages and in case of any indicated error, should act as suggestions given on VSDU. Step 7: Closing of Poll Procedure After completion of actual poll, press the close button on CU. Switch off the CU. The CU and VVPAT units will be in turn OFF condition. Disconnect the VVPAT cable connected to CU. Disconnect the VSDU cable connected to VVPAT Disconnect the BU cable connected to VVPAT. 20

25 Switch off CU Press the latch of VSDU Remove VSDU Press the latch of BU cable Locking Latches Press the latch of VVPAT cable connected Fig 3.13 Un-installation of EVM with VVPAT 3.3 Closing and packing VVPAT Sealing of Printed Paper Slips Compartment The Printed Paper Slips Compartment is sealed with two latches (21) provided as in section Fig 3.14 Sealing of Printed Paper Slips Compartment 21

26 3.3.2 Packing of VVPAT accessories into the Carrying Case for transportation Step 1: Carefully coil the connecting cables of VVPAT and VSDU Step 2: Place the following items in the VVPAT Carrying Case. i. VVPAT unit with connecting cable ii. VSDU with connecting cable Open VVPAT carrying case Put VVPAT into carrying case VVPAT VVPAT cable VSDU VSDU cable Put VSDU into carrying case Close carrying case Fig 3.15 Packing of VVPAT Note: Caution shall be observed while putting the items in the Carrying Case. Ensure that packing material shall be intact. Step 3: Close and lock the closing door of the Carrying Case. Step 4: Keep a record of the Serial No of VVPAT and VSDU set placed in the Carrying Case. Mark/paste a label on the Carrying Case containing the VVPAT serial number and allotted polling booth number Sealing of Carrying Case The Carrying Case is sealed with two latches provided (26) in Fig Fig 3.16 Sealing of Carrying Case after packing VVPAT 22

27 3.4 Day of Poll (At the Polling Station) Before commencement of poll S. No VVPAT Unit Activity at Polling Station 1 Unpack the VVPAT items from the Carrying Case. 2 Do the preliminary physical check of the VVPAT unit, VSDU Unit, Interconnecting Cables and Connectors. 3 Check the intact of the sealing of Battery Compartment and Paper Roll Compartment 4 Place the VVPAT in the Voting compartment along with the Ballot units. Check for the emptiness of the Printed Paper Slips Collection box. 5 Place the VSDU in the Polling officer compartment along with the CU. 6 Connect the CU - VVPAT- BU system as per the connection diagram. 7 Power ON the EVM-VVPAT system by switch on the ON/OFF switch in the CU. 8 Conduct mock poll. Verify the VVPAT Printed Paper Slips result with CU result. 9 Ensure the emptiness of Printed Paper Slips Compartment and seal the compartment. Clear CU. 10 Power ON the EVM-VVPAT system by switch on the ON/OFF switch in the CU. 11 The EVM VVPAT system is ready for conducting the Actual Poll During poll S. No VVPAT Unit Activity 1 Ensure that EVM- VVPAT system is in Power ON condition 2 VVPAT unit Power ON LED and VSDU unit Power ON LED are to be in ON condition ( Green color) 3 Press the Ballot button on the Control Unit. 4 The Busy LED on the CU and VSDU is to be in ON condition. 5 Once the voter presses the ballot choice in the BU, the VVPAT starts printing the Printed Paper Slip. The printed slip is visible to the Voter through the VVPAT window and later cut and falls into the Printed Paper Slips collection compartment. 6 The Busy LED on CU and VSDU will turn OFF, once the VVPAT operation and CU operation are completed. 7 Repeat the above process again pressing the Ballot button on the Ballot unit. 8 The above procedure is repeated till the End of Voting At the close of poll S. No VVPAT Unit Activity at Close of Poll at Polling Station 1 Once the Voting is completed, press the CLOSE button on the CU. 2 After completing the CU procedure, Switch OFF the Control Unit. 3 The Power ON LED indicators on CU, VVPAT and VSDU are to be in OFF position. 4 Disconnect the interconnecting cables of VVPAT, BU and VSDU units 5 Pack the VVPAT unit and VSDU with cables in the VVPAT Carrying Case. 6 Seal the VVPAT Carrying Case in the presence of Presiding officer and polling agents. 7 The VVPAT units are ready for dispatch to Counting Halls or Strong rooms. 23

28 CHAPTER: 4 4. VVPAT Error messages and error handling VSDU displays zeros (O), stars (*) and then the VVPAT battery status whenever VVPAT is powered ON.. Ensure battery status is either High or Medium only. The error messages and action to be taken by Polling officer is described below. 4.1 List of VVPAT Status Messages on VSDU A) The following messages are displayed in VSDU. i. When Battery power is HIGH (status). H I G H B A T T E R Y ii. When Battery power is MEDIUM (status) M E D I U M B A T T E R Y iii. When Battery power is LOW (status) E R R O R C O D E L O W B A T T E R Y Advisory to PO C H A N G E B A T T E R Y Note: When the messages are more than one, the messages will be displayed one after the one in scrolling manner. B) During Ballot voting process, three kinds of faults can possibly occur in VVPAT systems: Case 1: When CU is switched ON, VSDU has blank display, but power ON lamp is OFF Action to be taken by the Polling Officer: Turn off the CU. Check the cables connecting all units. Fix them if loose and then turn on the CU. In case, VSDU power ON lamp lights up and sequence of power ON messages appear on VSDU, wait for messages to end. Continue Poll, in case there are no error messages on CU and VSDU. In case, VSDU power on lamp does not light up, then put OFF CU and replace VVPAT and VSDU. 24

29 Case 2: VSDU power ON lamp is ON and VSDU displays blank (no error message) and CU shows Link Error on press of Ballot button on CU. Action to be taken by the Polling Officer: Switch off CU. Remove and reconnect the BU cable on VVPAT. Remove and reconnect the VVPAT cable on CU. Switch on CU. Wait for the sequence of Power ON displays on CU & VSDU to get completed. Now press BALLOT button on CU. If still link error persists, install new EVM system as per EVM connection procedure. Else if error indication vanishes, continue the Poll Case 3: There is an error message on VSDU and CU shows Link Error on press of Ballot button on CU. Error Code Message on VSDU Message on CU Corrective Action to be taken by Polling officer 01 Low Battery Link Error Change VVPAT Battery 02 No Paper Link Error Replace VVPAT 03 Low Paper Link Error Replace VVPAT 04 Check System Link Error Switch OFF and then Switch ON If error persists, replace VVPAT 05 Printer Error Link Error Replace VVPAT 25

30 DOs and DON Ts DOs 1. Read manual carefully before operating the VVPAT unit. 2. Press the latches gently and in the manner specified 3. Protect the VVPAT from dust, heat, rain, fire and other such hazardous environments 4. Use the Battery specially supplied by the ECI 5. Inform ECI and ECIL in case of any problem 6. Remove Battery from the VVPAT while storing for longer periods 7. Ensure that the connector of the interconnecting cable mates properly with the connector of the VVPAT before pressing in. This will mate in one direction only. DON Ts 1. Do not exert undue pressure on latches 2. Do not keep VVPAT near heater or other hot objects 3. Do not open by force the cover or doors of various compartments 4. Do not hit /smash the connector fixed at the end of interconnecting cable against any hard surface/object 5. Do not press the connector fixed at the end of interconnecting cable into the connector of the VVPAT in reverse direction 6. Do not pull the interconnecting cable while disconnecting it from the VVPAT without pressing the spring type clips on the hood of the connector 7. Do not replace VVPAT battery without switching off the CU 8. Do not replace VVPAT unit without switching off the CU 9. Do not connect cables without switching off the CU Check List Sl. No Description 1 Battery is installed in VVPAT 2 Paper Roll is installed in VVPAT 3 Interconnecting Cables are connected 4 Candidate Symbols are loaded into VVPAT 5 Number of candidates set in CU and VVPAT are same 6 Printed Paper Slips Compartment is empty and shown to party representatives before start of election 7 Paper Roll Compartment and Ballot Slips Compartment are sealed before start of actual election Remark ( / ) ###*****#### 26

31 VVPAT TEST 1. Expand VVPAT 2. Expand VSDU 3. What is the use of VVPAT 4. The printed paper slip consists of : 5. Printed Paper slip is visible to the Voter for a period of seconds and automatically cut in the VVPAT and falls into the printed paper slips compartment. 6. Features of VVPAT: 7. VVPAT status display unit is used to indicate 8. VVPAT system consists of 4 Compartments : 9. ECIL s Engineers roll on setting of VVPAT : 10. What is the precaution to be taken while installation of Paper roll : 11. VSDU Cable is connected to 12. BU cable is connected to 13. Mention the Location of VVPAT, VSDU, CU, BU at the polling station before start of the Mock poll and polling 14. What is the procedure for VVPAT counting after the mock poll: 15. How many slips the VVPAT compartment will accommodate. 16. Paper Error is due to : 17. How many turns should be turned after inserting the paper: 18. Low battery message 19. Check system Error 20. Printer Error 21. How many slips will be printed when we press SW3 22. How many slips will be printed when we press SW2 23. How do start FLC after connecting the cables? 24. How do you load the symbols from the Jig to VVPAT? 25. What is the battery voltage of VVPAT and EVM?