CAPE User Group Week June 25 - 29
The annual CAPE Users’ Group Meeting Week includes the one-day Tony Giuliante protection seminar, two-day CAPE User Group Meeting, and two days of CAPE training. We promise an exceptional opportunity to expand your knowledge of system protection, learn the latest about CAPE, guide CAPE’s future development, and meet with colleagues from other companies and countries.
We work to make the User Group Meeting accessible to every CAPE customer because we're totally convinced of the value of face-to-face communication. One online registration form covers all three events: the protection seminar, Users’ Group Meeting, and the training days.
The CAPE UGM brings together a wonderful group of protection engineering experts. The atmosphere is interactive and enjoyable. A sampling of UGM comments from last year:
..."Very good technical presentations that encourage questions, discussion, and exchange of information."
..."Bring your questions and take advantage of the expertise of staff and users."
..."Very informative."
..."Real case studies are the best way to learn."
..."An excellent experience; I would encourage everyone to attend."
..."Well worth the time and money."
..."This is the best users group you could attend."
..."Change absolutely nothing."
..."Best conference I attend each year!"
..."It would be hard to improve."
More information including detailed time schedule
Tony Giuliante Protection Seminar: "Ground Distance Relaying - Mho and Quad Characteristics"
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 25
$395 (includes breakfast and lunch)
Each year we offer a one-day professional seminar on a high-interest topic in system protection. The objective of this seminar is to present the concepts of ground distance relaying. Both mho- and quad-type characteristics will be analyzed to determine the different fault resistance coverage offered by different designs. Tony's practical approach and depth of real-world experience will provide insights you can use immediately.
CAPE Users Group Meeting
8:30 a.m – 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26-27
$395 by June 15 (includes 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and dinner on Tuesday evening) (After June 15, $450)
This two-day session is eligible for 1.5 continuing education units
We have been developing serious new tools that will let CAPE do more for you and will help you with more of the real-world problems you face daily.
In addition to presenting the work we have been doing, we want to hear your ideas on how you would like to see CAPE develop in the future.
CAPE Training
CAPE training classes will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 28-29. This is a great way for current users to extend their CAPE skills and for new users to get the “big picture” quickly. You can sign up in half-day increments. You’ll need 
to bring your own laptop and, if you like, your own database. $390 / day ($195/half-day) by June 15; includes continental breakfast (am) and lunch (pm). Each full-day session is eligible for .75 continuing education units. (After June 15, $450/day or $225 per half-day)
Choose your topics when you register. Each topic is a half-day class except "CAPE for new users," which is a whole day. Don't worry about the schedule; just pick the topics you need. We will create a class schedule in early June, based on the classes you request.
- CAPE for new users (1 full day - covers Database Editor, Short Circuit, One-Line Diagram, and Coordination Graphics)
- Modeling detailed bus structures and open-ended lines with OL
- Using Coordination Graphics and its special displays
- System Simulator and Relay Checking including pilot protection
- Introduction to writing macros
- Introduction to ready-to-use Relay Setting algorithms
- Modeling transformers, neutral buses, neutral networks
- Breaker duty analysis
- Data compare, merge, and management techniques
- Modeling transmission lines with Line Constants
- Introduction to SQL and associated reporting
Accommodations
Most attendees stay at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, which is connected to the conference center. To make your room reservations with the Marriott, call 800-228-9290 (U.S. and Canada) or 734-487-2000. We have reserved a block of rooms at a group rate. To receive the group rate of US$145 / night, identify yourself as part of the Electrocon group (Online reservation code: EIIEIIA).
The deadline for this room rate is June 3. After this date, the Marriott will accept reservations if rooms are available, but the group rate will not apply. (If you prefer to stay at another hotel in Ann Arbor and can taxi or rent a car to get to the meetings, we will be happy to send you recommendations.)
Transportation and how to find us
If you travel by plane, fly to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). It’s halfway between Detroit and Ann Arbor and about 15 minutes from the conference center. Transportation from the airport to the hotel and conference center is available from a shuttle service, Select Ride Airport Shuttle, about $37 one way, one person. This is a shared-ride, door-to-door service. Check http://www.selectride.com/ or call 866-663-8898 to make a reservation at least two days in advance. Or there are plenty of taxis and limos available on the spot.
Area map (PDF)
Attitude adjustment: Monday night dinner
$30 includes dinner, beverages, and dessert
A great way to start the week: we will offer a door-to-door bus ride to a local restaurant. We provide the transportation and great company. We try to get everyone back to the Marriott as close to 9 p.m. as possible. Great fun! Register online with your UGM week registration.
Attire
Dress is casual.
Food
No one has ever gone hungry during this meeting. We serve hot and cold breakfast, lunch, and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. Happy hour and dinner on Tuesday evening are included with your CAPE User Group Meeting registration.
See you in June!
More information including detailed time schedule
Monday, June 25: Tony Giuliante Protection Seminar: "Ground Distance Relaying - mho and quad characteristics"
($395)
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 26-27: CAPE Users’ Group Meeting ($395 by June 15; $450 after June 15)
Thursday-Friday, June 28-29: CAPE Training ($390/day by June 15; $450/day after June 15)
More information including detailed time schedule
Location
Meetings: Eagle Crest Conference Center
Accommodations: Ann Arbor Marriott at Eagle Crest
1275 South Huron Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (map)
800-228-9290 (U.S. and Canada) or 734-487-2000.
Reserve your room by May 29 to get the group rate.
