Election Systems & Software 

EVS6000 

Electrical Test Plan for compliance with the 

2005 Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 

(VVSG) 

Prepared by 

4720 Independence St. 

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 

303-422-1566 

www.SLICompliance.com

Accredited by the Election 

Assistance Commission (EAC) for 

Selected Voting System Test 

Methods or Services 
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Table of Contents 

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 CLIENT .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 COMPANY INFORMATION......................................................................................................................................... 4

1.5 TEST FACILITY LOCATION ....................................................................................................................................... 4

1.6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 4

2.0 ELECTRICAL TEST SUMMARY ......................................................................................................................... 5

3.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 INTENDED USE......................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 UNIT UNDER TEST ................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 PRODUCT INFORMATION – GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.1 Power ................................................................................................................................................................. 7

3.3.2 Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.3 Support Equipment (SE) ..................................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.4 Support Equipment - I/O Cabling ....................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 UUT SOFTWARE / FIRMWARE ................................................................................................................................. 9

3.5 POWER SUPPLIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.6 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.7 ENGINEERING CHANGES .......................................................................................................................................... 9

4.0 TEST PLAN ............................................................................................................................................................. 10

4.1 UNITS UNDER TEST ............................................................................................................................................... 10

4.2 OPERATING MODES AND CONFIGURATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL TESTING ................................................................ 10

4.2.1 Operating Mode................................................................................................................................................ 10

4.2.2 Device Test Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 10

4.3 TREATMENT OF TEST FAILURES ............................................................................................................................ 10

4.4 TEST DOCUMENTATION ......................................................................................................................................... 10

5.0 ELECTRICAL TESTS ........................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................. 11

5.1.1 Radiated Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................... 11

5.1.2 Conducted Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................ 11

5.2 ELECTROMAGNETIC IMMUNITY ............................................................................................................................. 11

5.2.1 Immunity Compliance Criteria ......................................................................................................................... 11

5.2.2 Electrostatic Disruption ................................................................................................................................... 12

5.2.3 Electromagnetic Susceptibility ......................................................................................................................... 12

5.2.4 Electrical Fast Transient .................................................................................................................................. 12

5.2.5 Lightning Surge ................................................................................................................................................ 12

5.2.6 Conducted RF Immunity ................................................................................................................................... 13

5.2.7 Magnetic Fields Immunity ................................................................................................................................ 13

5.2.8 Electrical Power Disturbance .......................................................................................................................... 13

6.0 HANDLING HARDWARE ANOMALIES AND INCIDENTS .......................................................................... 15

6.1 HARDWARE TEST ANOMALIES .............................................................................................................................. 15

6.2 HARDWARE INCIDENT PROCESS ............................................................................................................................ 15

List of Tables 

TABLE 1: TEST REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY FOR ES&S EVS 6000 ............................................................................................ 5

 
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1.0 Introduction 

1.1 Overview 

This test plan covers the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and EMI (Electromagnetic 

Interference) test requirements and methods for the ES&S EVS6000, hereafter known as 

the Unit Under Test (UUT), to the requirements as stated in Election Assistance 

Commission 2005 Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG). 

1.2 Qualifications 

The UUT supplied by ES&S is representative of product produced in their volume 

manufacturing process. 

1.3 Client 

Election Systems & Software 

11208 John Galt Blvd 

Omaha, NE 68137 

1.4 Company Information 

This document shall not be reproduced outside of SLI Compliance without written consent. 

This document must be reproduced in whole unless written consent has been attained from 

SLI Compliance. 

1.5 Test Facility Location 

NTS, EMI / EMC 

1736 Vista View Drive 

Longmont, CO 80504 

1.6 Reference Documents 

• Election Assistance Commission: 2005 Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (EAC 

VVSG), 2005 Version 1.0, Volumes I and II. 

• NIST Handbook 150-22, 2008 

• EAC Decision on Request for Interpretation 2007-05 (COTS) 

• EAC Decision on Request for Interpretation 2008-02 Battery Back Up for Op Scan 

• EAC Decision on Request for Interpretation 2008-10 (EFT) 

• EAC Decision on Request for Interpretation 2009-03 Battery Back Up for Central Count 

• EAC Decision on Request for Interpretation 2010-01 Voltage Levels and ESD Test 

• EAC Notice of Clarification 07-05: Voting System Test Laboratory (VSTL) responsibilities 

in the management and oversight of third party testing. 

• EAC Notice of Clarification 08-001: Validity of Prior Non-Core Hardware Environmental 

and EMC Testing. 

• SLI Standard Lab Procedure SLP-VC-23: Hardware Test Management 

• SLI Standard Lab Procedure SLP-VC-24: Subcontractor Laboratory Management 
2.0 Electrical Test Summary 

Table 1: Test Requirements Summary for ES&S EVS 6000 

Test Name Test Spec. 

VVSG 

Reference 

Requirement Comments 

Electromagnetic Emissions Tests 

Radiated 

Electromagnetic 

Emissions 

FCC, Part 15 

ANSI C63.4 

V1, 4.1.2.9 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (c) 

V2, 4.8 

Class B 

Conducted 

Electromagnetic 

Emissions 

FCC, Part 15 

ANSI C63.4 

V1, 4.1.2.9 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (c) 

V2, 4.8 

Class B 

Electromagnetic Immunity Tests 

Electrostatic 

Disruption 

IEC 61000-4-2 

(2008-12) Ed.2.0 

V1, 4.1.2.8 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

Vote scanning and counting 

equipment for paper-based systems, 

and all DRE equipment, shall be able 

to withstand ±15 kV air discharge 

and ±8 kV contact discharge without 

damage or loss of data. 

The test levels stated in IEC 61000-

4-2, Edition 2.0, contact discharge, 

are the test method and shall be 

applied at the specified test level 

only, 8 kV. Air discharge shall be 

used where contact discharge cannot 

be applied and all test levels shall be 

used (2, 4, 8, 15 kV). (RFI 2010-01). 

Electromagnetic 

Susceptibility 

IEC 61000-4-3 

(1996) 

V1, 4.1.2.10 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

A field of 10 V/m modulated by a 1 

kHz 80% AM modulation over the 

frequency range of 80 MHz to 1000 

MHz, without disruption of normal 

operation or loss of data.

1 GHz 

Electrical Fast 

Transient 

IEC 61000-4-4 

(2004-07) Ed. 2.0 

V1, 4.1.2.6 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

±2kV AC & DC external power lines. 

±1kV on Input / Output lines (signal, 

data, control lines) longer than 3 

meters(signal, data, control lines) 

longer than 3 meters 

Repetition Rate for all transient 

pulses will be 100 kHz 

Lightning Surge IEC 61000-4-5 

(1995-02) 

V1, 4.1.2.7 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

±2 kV AC line to line 

±2 kV AC line to earth 

+ or - 0.5 kV DC line to line >10m 

+ or - 0.5 kV DC line to earth >10m 

±1 kV I/O sig/control >30m 

Conducted RF 

Immunity 

IEC 61000-4-6 

(1996-04) 

V1, 4.1.2.11 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

10V rms over the frequency range 

150 KHz to 80 MHz with an 80% 

amplitude modulation with a 1 KHz 

sine wave AC & DC power 

10V sig/control >3 m over the 

frequency range 150 KHz to 80 MHz 

with an 80% amplitude modulation 

with a 1 KHz sine wave 

Magnetic Fields 

Immunity 

IEC 61000-4-8 

(1993-06) 

V1,4.1.2.12 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

AC magnetic 30 A/m at 60 Hz 
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Test Name Test Spec. 

VVSG 

Reference 

Requirement Comments 

V2, 4.8 

Electrical Power 

Disturbance 

IEC 61000-4-11 

(1994-06) 

V1, 4.1.2.5 

V1, 4.1.7.1 

V1, 2.1.4 (b) 

V2, 4.8 

Voltage dip of 30% of nominal @10 

ms; 

Voltage dip of 60% of nominal @100 

ms & 1 sec 

Voltage dip of >95% interrupt @5 sec 

Surges of +15% line variations of 

nominal line voltage 

Electric power increases of 7.5% and 

reductions of 12.5% of nominal 

specified power for a period of up to 

four hours at each level. 
3.0 Product Description 

3.1 Intended Use 

The UUT is intended to be used in the polling place environment. 

3.2 Unit Under Test 

Model No. Serial No. Description Qty 

DS200 v2.1 Precinct Tabulator on metal ballot box 2 

DS200 v1.3 Precinct Tabulator on plastic ballot box 2

DS450 Central Tabulator 2

DS850 Central Tabulator 2

ExpressVote v1.0 Precinct Ballot Marker Device 2

ExpressVote v2.1 Precinct Ballot Marker / Tabulator Device 2

ExpressVote XL Precinct Tabulator 2

ExpressTouch DRE 2

3.3 Product Information – General

Product Information Description 

Product Name(s) DS200 v1.2, DS200 v1.3, DS450, DS850, ExpressVote v1.0, 

ExpressVote v2.1, ExpressVote XL, ExpressTouch 

All modes of operation Election, Admin 

All modes used for testing Admin, Scan Ballot, Ballot Marking Device, Tabulator, Print Ballot 

Product type Industrial 

3.3.1 Power 

Power Requirements - DS200 v1.2 & v1.3 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 90-264VAC 

Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) 1A @230VAC 

Input Power 120VAC 

Power Requirements – DS450 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 100-240VAC 

Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) 5A unit only/9A with accessories 

Input Power 120VAC 

Power Requirements – DS850 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 100-240VAC 

Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) 8.0A unit only/12A with accessories 

Input Power 120VAC 

Power Requirements – ExpressVote v1.0 & v2.1 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 100-240VAC 
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Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) 2.2A Max 

Input Power 120VAC 

Power Requirements – ExpressVote XL 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 100-125VAC / 50-60Hz 

Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) Not Universal input. 

Input Power 120VAC 

Power Requirements – ExpressTouch 

Input Voltage Rating as it appears on unit, power supply, or power brick 100-240VAC 

Input Current (specify @ 230 Vac/50 Hz) 2.0A 

Input Power 120VAC 

3.3.2 Services 

Services Requested 

Formal or Engineering level tests Formal 

Test Specifications Per VVSG 1.0, Vol I & II 

3.3.3 Support Equipment (SE) 

Support Equipment (SE) 

Name Model No. Serial No. Description 

Dell S2810 Laser Printer Dell S2810 DS450 report printer 

OKI B431d Laser Printer OKI B431d DS850 report printer 

OKI 420 Dot Matrix Printer OKI 420 Dot Matrix DS450 and DS850 report printer 

UPS APC Pro 1500 DS450 and DS850 UPS 

Report Printer ExpressTouch report printer 

Universal Voting Console 

(UVC) 

 Detachable audio-tactile keypad and 

ADA support peripheral for use 

w/ExpressVote XL and 

ExpressTouch 

Bar Code Scanner Optional external barcode scanner 

provides the ability to read a barcode 

that automatically preloads voters’ 

contest choices via the Ballot Online 

application or automatically selects 

the voter’s correct ballot style. 

3.3.4 Support Equipment - I/O Cabling 

I/O Cabling 

Model No. Description 

I/O Type 

Length (m) QTY 

UUT-UUT UUT - SE 

DS450 Report Printer – Dell S2810 Laser Printer X 2 1 

DS450 Report Printer – OKI 420 Dot Matrix Printer X 2 1 

DS450 UPS – APC Pro 1500 X 2 1 

DS850 Report Printer – OKI B431d Laser Printer X 2 1 

DS850 Report Printer – OKI 420 Dot Matrix Printer X 2 1 
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DS850 UPS – APC Pro 1500 X 2 1 

ExpressVote Booth Barcode Scanner X 2 1 

ExpressVote XL Universal Voting Console (UVC) X ~2 1 

ExpressTouch Universal Voting Console (UVC) X 2 1 

3.4 UUT Software / Firmware 

UUT Software / Firmware 

Name Version / Revision Functionality 

DS200 v1.2 Test software 

DS200 v1.3 Test software 

DS450 Test software 

DS850 Test software 

ExpressVote v1.0 Test software 

ExpressVote v2.1 Test software 

ExpressVote XL Test software 

ExpressTouch Test software 

3.5 Power Supplies 

Manufacturer Model Input Output and Type 

 

3.6 Accessories 

Type Model Function 

Headphones 

USB Media 

Activation Cards w/Ballot Style ExpressVote Cards, Supervisor 

Test Ballots 

Rocker Switch Two-position switch assistive technology that 

can assist voter’s who are unable to use the 

ExpressVote touch screen or the audio tactile 

keypad. 

3.7 Engineering Changes 

Engineering Change (EC)# Description 

N/A 
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4.0 Test Plan 

4.1 Units Under Test 

Backup Units of the same model with unique serial numbers may use throughout EMC/EMI 

testing meeting the following criteria: 

 Issue with UUT 

 UUT are identical hardware 

 All hardware components are listed in Manufacturer’s BOM or APL. 

4.2 Operating Modes and Configurations for Electrical Testing 

4.2.1 Operating Mode 

Prior to and during testing, proper operation of the UUT shall be confirmed using ES&S 

software. An operational status check shall be performed prior to and after each test to fully 

exercise the UUT and ensure that no damage has occurred as a result of the test. 

To fully exercise all the features of each ES&S model, test software is run during electrical 

tests to exercise the model’s particular hardware features. 

During testing, the hardware is exercised via test software as follows: 

4.2.2 Device Test Configuration 

DS200 v1.2 Tabulator on Metal Ballot Box 

DS200 v1.3 Tabulator on DS200 Carry Case on Plastic Ballot Box 

DS450 on cart w/ report printers and UPS 

DS850 on cart w/ report printers and UPS 

ExpressVote v1.0 w/ Booth and barcode scanner 

ExpressVote v2.1 w/ Kiosk 

ExpressVote XL w/ Universal Voting Console (UVC) 

ExpressTouch w/ Booth, report printer and Universal Voting Console (UVC) 

4.3 Treatment of Test Failures 

Failures of electrical tests or failures of the exercising software to perform shall be 

documented in the electrical test report. 

4.4 Test Documentation 

A test report shall be attained from the test lab that meets the pertinent requirements of 

EN45001, and ISO/IEC17025, “General Requirements of Testing and Calibration 

Laboratories”. 
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5.0 Electrical Tests 

5.1 Electromagnetic Emissions 

Objective: To verify that the electromagnetic emissions generated by the product under 

normal use and in the product’s intended environment are below a level as specified by the 

2005 VVSG. 

5.1.1 Radiated Electromagnetic Emissions 

Test Method: FCC Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: The UUT shall meet the following emissions limits:

Frequency Band 

(MHz) 

Class B Equipment 

10m Measurement Distance 

(dBuV/m) 

30 – 88 29.5 

88-216 33.1 

216 – 960 36.6 

960-1000 43.5 

(GHz) 1000-5000 43.5 

5.1.2 Conducted Electromagnetic Emissions 

Test Method: FCC Part 15, Radio Frequency Devices 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: The UUT shall meet the following emissions limits:

Frequency Band 

(MHz) 

Class B Equipment 

Quasi-Peak Measurement 

(dBuV) 

Average Measurement 

(dBuV) 

0.15 – 0.5 66 decreasing with the log of the frequency to 56 56 decreasing with the log of the 

frequency to 46 

0.5 – 5.0 56 46 

5.0 – 30 60 50 

5.2 Electromagnetic Immunity 

Objective: To verify that the product performs as intended when exposed to different types 

of electromagnetic energies that may be encountered under normal use in the product’s 

intended environment. 

5.2.1 Immunity Compliance Criteria 

Criteria A: The UUT shall be able to withstand the test without disruption of normal 

operation or loss of data. 

Criteria B: The UUT shall be able to withstand the test without damage or loss of data. The 

equipment may reset or have momentary interruption so long as normal operation is 

resumed without human intervention or loss of data. Loss of data means votes that have 

been completed and confirmed to the voter. 
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Criteria C: The COTS and support equipment may have temporary loss of function or 

degradation of performance, the correction of which requires operator intervention or 

system reset. 

5.2.2 Electrostatic Disruption 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-2, Ed. 2, Electrostatic Disruption Test, (2008) 

Test Levels: Will not exceed the required ESD limits for all ESD test levels.

Test Location Discharge Voltage 

+/-(kV) 

Indirect Contact: HCP 2.00, 4.00, 8.00 

Indirect Contact: VCP 2.00, 4.00, 8.00 

Direct Contact to Metallic Surfaces 2.00, 4.00, 8.00 

Air Discharges to Insulated Surfaces 2.00, 4.00, 8.00, 15.00 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: B 

5.2.3 Electromagnetic Susceptibility 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-3, Radiated, Radio-Frequency, Electromagnetic Field 

Immunity Test, (1996) 

Test Levels: 

Frequency Range 

 (MHz) 

Test Level 

 (V/m) 

Modulation / Sweep 

80.0 to 1000.0 10 80% AM at 1.0kHz, 1% steps with 3s dwell 

Clock Frequencies 10 80% AM at 1.0kHz, 1% steps with 3s dwell 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 

5.2.4 Electrical Fast Transient 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-4, Electrical Fast Transient Test, (1995-01) 

Note: Repetition Rate for all transient pulses will be 100 kHz 

Test Levels: 

Coupling Mode Test Voltage 

+/- kV 

AC & DC Line Cord 2.0 

All external wires >3m no control 1.0 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 

5.2.5 Lightning Surge 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-5, Lightning Surge Test, (1995-02) 
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Test Levels: 

Coupling Mode Test Voltage 

+/- kV 

Differential Mode 2 

Common Mode 2 

Differential Mode >10m + or - 0.5 

Common Mode >10m + or - 0.5 

I/O sig/control >30m 1 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 

5.2.6 Conducted RF Immunity 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-6, Immunity to Conducted Disturbances, Induced by RadioFrequency Fields, (1996-04) 

Test Levels: 

Test Point Frequency Range 

 (MHz) 

Test Level 

 (Vrms) 

Modulation / Sweep 

AC & DC Power >3m in length 0.150Khz to 80Mhz 10 80% AM at 1.0kHz 

1% steps with 3s dwell 

I/O cables >3M in length Clock Frequencies 10 80% AM at 1.0kHz 

1% steps with 3s dwell 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 

5.2.7 Magnetic Fields Immunity 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-8, Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity Test, (1993-

06) 

Test Levels: AC magnetic fields of 30 A/m at 60 Hz 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 

5.2.8 Electrical Power Disturbance 

Test Method: IEC61000-4-11, Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations 

Immunity Tests, (1994-06) 

Test Levels: 

 Electrical Power Disturbance 

30% dip @ 10ms 

60% dip @ 100 ms and 1 sec 

> 95% interrupt @ 5 sec 
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Surges of ±15% line variations of nominal line voltage 

Electric power increases of 7.5% and reductions of 12.5% of nominal specified power supply for a period of up 

to four hours at each power level 

Deviations from Test Method: None 

Exit Criteria: A 
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6.0 Handling Hardware Anomalies and Incidents 

6.1 Hardware Test Anomalies 

An anomaly with the subcontractor’s test equipment or a procedural misstep can cause a 

test to fail. For any suspected test equipment issue or procedural error, analysis will be 

performed and the decision whether to continue testing based on the severity of the 

anomaly will be appropriately tracked. The subcontractor test lab will issue a corrective 

action to address any test equipment and/or procedure errors. This is part of the hardware 

test subcontractor’s quality system process that allows the hardware test lab to train all 

personnel, repair/calibrate equipment, and prevent any recurrence. 

6.2 Hardware Incident Process 

For every test failure of any voting system component at the hardware test lab, the lab 

completes a data sheet (per their laboratory procedures and templates) and immediately 

informs the SLI Hardware Specialist. This can be communicated in the daily status update, 

with the data sheet attached. 

• Failure Analysis: Once a failure has occurred, the SLI Hardware Specialist will be involved 

with the subcontractor test lab(s) to identify the hardware discrepancy in the device. The 

results of the analysis will be documented and tracked in the discrepancy reporting tool 

used for the test campaign. The analysis will focus on the failure, what caused the failure, 

the severity (minor or major), and possible impacts to other testing. 

• Mitigation: The SLI Hardware Specialist monitors any work done by the manufacturer, with 

the full understanding of what is occurring and why. 

 The Manufacturer will document what work is done and the SLI Hardware 

Specialist will sign off on or can stop the work at any time. 

 The Hardware Specialist will determine the number of "minor" fixes the 

manufacturer can incorporate without a re-start of the test. 

 A minor change made by the manufacturer can include grounding the chassis or 

adding ferrites. 

 Any major component replacement is cause for failing a test and requiring a 

restart. Example: Bad motherboard. Analysis: What was the cause; did the ESD 

test cause the motherboard to malfunction? Does this impact other hardware tests? 

The Manufacturer can only replace like for like components and this process must 

be monitored by the SLI Hardware Specialist. 

 Any modification to the equipment is followed up with the related manufacturer 

EC(s). All related ECs must be entered into the hardware test report and the 

certification test report. 

When issues are identified during hardware environmental testing, they result in 

discrepancies. Discrepancies are tracked in the discrepancy reporting tool.