Chapter 1: DS850 Overview 13
EVS5200_DOC_SOP_DS850
Software Version 2.10
Published: February 26, 2014
General Timeline for Election Preparation
Operations Support Frequently Asked Questions
How is the system purchased?
You can purchase the DS850 by contacting your ES&S representative.
How is the system installed?
You can install new firmware to the DS850 by following the steps in the ES&S
implementation plan. See Installing New Firmware for more information.
How can I verify the system?
You can verify the system in the following ways:
• Compare the serial numbers on the hardware to the numbers on the purchase
order.
• Compare the firmware version to the version listed on the purchase order.
• The Acceptance Checklist will aid in the verification of the system.
What training is required?
General Timeline for Election Preparation
90 Days Submit site support request to ES&S
63 Days All forms are due to ES&S (excluding Candidate forms)
56 Days Candidate forms due to ES&S
46 Days Last day to give ballot proofs to counties (strictly for military or overseas
voting)
45 Days Absentee Voting begins
42 Days Certification deadline
28 Days All ballot proofs must be signed off
21 Days Last day to deliver Election Day ballots
20 Days Advance or early voting begins
18 Days Last day for ES&S to ship coding materials
10 Days Software installation for pre-election procedures
1 Day Early voting ends
Reference: Refer to the Personnel Deployment and Training Requirements document for
more information.
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