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In This Issue
- What's New in ETAP 6.0
- Special Offer for ETAP Users
- PCIC ETAP Hospitality Suite
- ETAP 5.5.6 MS Vista Compatible
- New FAQ - Arc Flash Labels
- ETAP User Feedback Results |
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Upcoming Events |
Sept 17 - Bogota, Colombia
E101 ETAP Features & Capabilities
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Sept 18-21 - Bogota, Colombia
E114 Power System Engineering |
Sept 18 - Calgary, Canada
PCIC ETAP Hospitality Suite
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Sept 20 - Tokyo, Japan
E111 Power System Engineering |
Sept 26-29 - Caracas, Venezuela
E114 Power System Engineering |
Oct 3-5 - Calgary, Canada
E113 Power System Engineering |
Oct 9 - Strasbourg, France
European User Group Meeting |
Oct 10 - Strasbourg, France
E191 ETAP Real-Time |
Oct 11 - Tokyo, Japan
E101e e-DPP & ETAP Interface |
Oct 11-12 - Edmonton, Canada
E272 Advanced Power System Eng. |
Oct 22-26 - Irvine, USA
E115 Power System Engineering |
Oct 23 - Irvine, USA
So. California User Group Meeting |
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| What's New in ETAP 6.0 |
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Coming in January 2008, ETAP 6.0 adds a broad and robust set of new features and enhancements including new analysis modules, time-saving capabilities as well as faster processing time. All of these enhancements come to you as part of your ETAP upgrade.
Here is a short list of new features included in the ETAP 6.0 release: |
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| One-Line Diagram |
- Graphical Undo & Redo – Unlimited Actions
- Alignment Tools – Load & Branch Electrical Intelligence
- Adjustments - Group Rotation & Element Mirroring
- Theme Coloring – Based on Voltage Level
- Voltage Propagation – Single-Phase & Panel Systems
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| New Analysis Modules |
- Short-Circuit – Single-Phase Systems, Panel Systems, & Load Terminals
- Short-Circuit Device Duty Evaluation – Single-Phase Systems & Panel Systems
- Cable Ampacity & Sizing – British Standard 7671
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| Analysis Module Enhancements |
- Load Flow – Multi-Report Result Analyzer
- Arc Flash – Maintenance Mode Switch, Relay Actions (79, 87, 49, 27, 59, 67, & 51V), & Load Terminals
- Transient Stability – Line-to-Ground Fault Action, Auto Synch-Check Action, GE Turbine-Governor Model (GGOV3), Newton-Raphson Initial Load Flow, & More
- Star TCC – Recloser, Differential Relay, In-Line Overload Relay, Generator Decrement Curve, Multiple Motor-Starting Curves, Motor Stator Damage Curve
- Star Sequence-of-Operation – Relay Actions: Recloser (79), Differential (87), In-Line Overload (49), Voltage (27, 59), Directional (67), & Voltage Control/Restraint Overcurrent (51V)
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| New Elements |
- Reclosers – Hydraulic & Electronic Types
- Differential Relays – Partial-Bus, Total-Bus, Transformer, Line, & Cable
- In-Line Overload Relay
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| New Libraries |
- Reclosers – Hydraulic & Electronic Relay Types
- In-Line Overload Relay
- Maintenance Mode Setting for LVSST Device
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| New Tools |
- Study Result Comparator - Auto-Comparison of All Study Results
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| Other Module Enhancements |
- Motor Starting & Acceleration
- Ground Grid System
- GIS Map
- Data Exchange
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| Click here to view the What's New in ETAP 6.0 webinar (recording of the July 25, 2007 online presentation) |
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ETAP users may click here to request a Beta CD of the new version. |
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| Special Offer for Current ETAP Users |
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Explore the Entire ETAP Suite for 30 Days FREE!
Last year, in commemoration of our 20th anniversary, we provided the opportunity for existing ETAP users to use and explore the entire suite of ETAP for 30 days free of charge. Due to the overwhelming response from our users, we are extending this offer once again. |
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Beginning September 14, 2007, existing ETAP users with a valid maintenance contract may enter an activation code allowing you to try all ETAP modules* for a 30-day evaluation period. The Activation Code will be e-mailed to the “Point-of-Contact” on record (i.e., the network administrator, purchasing agent, engineering manager, etc.). If for some reason you are unable to obtain the Activation Code, please contact the ETAP sales department at 949-462-0100 or e-mail us at sales@etap.com and we will be glad to assist.
Thank you for your continued trust in ETAP.
* Offer excludes the use of Data Exchange, iSUB, ILS, EMS, and PSMS |
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| Join Us at the ETAP Hospitality Suite at PCIC |
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 6:30 p.m.
Telus Convention Centre, Glen 206 - Calgary, AB Canada
OTI cordially invites you to attend the ETAP Hospitality Suite next Tuesday after the IEEE PCIC Conference.
For more information, please contact James Gomez at james@etap.com or (949) 900-1067. We look forward to seeing you in Calgary. |
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| ETAP 5.5.6 Vista Compatible Upgrade |
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| New FAQ: How do you print arc flash labels to Brady and DuraLabel printers? |
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| ETAP User Feedback Results |
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In our last issue of ETAP News, we asked users to provide feedback on their experiences with ETAP. Click here to view the results.
Thank you to all those who completed the form. ETAP is designed based on 95% of users' suggestions and requests. We always want to hear from you! Your comments and ideas will be considered for future development of ETAP products and services. |
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If you are an ETAP User and haven't completed the form yet, please click here to answer a few questions. Your information is confidential and will be used only by OTI's engineering staff. |
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