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Southeastern
Meter School &
Conference
The Hotel at Auburn
University and Dixon
Conference Center
Auburn, Alabama
March 17
th
- 20
th
, 2008
Sponsored by the
Southeastern Meter Technical Association
In Cooperation with
Utility Technology Association General Information
The
2008 Southeastern Meter School and Con-
ference will be held March 17th - 20th at the
Hotel at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
The school is sponsored by the
Southeastern
Meter Technical Association. It is held in coop-
eration with
Utility Technology Association.
The school provides a forum for electric utility
meter personnel to
discuss metering practices,
procedures, new technologies, and common
problems with peers and representatives from
industry. The school is open to anyone inter-
ested and involved in these areas. This years
school will be another outstanding educational
event.
Great training and hands on learning
opportunities are provided in each of five mod-
ules. The modules are tailored to instruct utility
professionals at all levels of experience.
Attend
any class from any module. You pick the class
of interest.
Day Participant Program
This provides an opportunity for management
(general managers, purchasing agents, operation
managers, engineers, etc.) to
attend one day for
a reduced fee. Come on any day and attend a
few classes, then enjoy an evening of hospitality
in the Exhibit Hall.
Location
The
Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon
Conference Center is centrally located three
miles from Interstate 85. The Hotel at Auburn
University is situated in a charming university
campus environment within easy walking
distance to many shops and restaurants in the
quaint, historical downtown
Auburn, Alabama.
Find out more about the hotel and location at
www.auhcc.com
.

Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for
attendees at the
Hotel at Auburn University.
Reservations can be made through the hotel by
phone at (
800) 228-2876.
Since rooms are limited, please make your
reservations by February 25th, 2008 to insure
availability.
The special room rate is $105.00
plus tax. Be sure to identify yourself as
being with the Southeastern Meter School &
Conference to get the group rate.
Directions
Atlanta to Auburn (110 miles)
Take I-85 South towards Montgomery. Take the
Auburn exit (exit 51.) The Auburn University
Hotel and Dixon Conference Center is located
approximately 3.5 miles on US 29, directly
across from Draughon Library.
Birmingham to Auburn (120 miles)
From Birmingham, take US Highway 280 East
approximately 110 miles. Take a right onto
Highway 147 and follow it 5 miles to Auburn.
The Auburn University Hotel and Dixon
Conference Center is located on the left directly
across from the Draughon Library, at 241 South
College Street.
Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will be open
Monday, March
17
th
through Wednesday, March 19
th
. All the
suppliers you need to meet will be in one place
to answer your questions and demonstrate their
products.
Exhibitor Registration Informaion
available on school website.
Registration
The registration to the 2008 Southeastern Meter
School & Conference can be sent by mail , fax
or on-line.
Payment can be made with check,
purchase order, or credit card. Invoicing
available upon request.
Credit Card payment
is only accepted with on-line registration.
Mastercard and VISA will only be accepted.
Participants Registration: $295
Participant Fee includes Conference
Notebook, Lunch on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Dinner on Wednesday,
Networking / Hospitality Breaks, and
Admission to the Exhibit Hall.
One-Day Registration:
$130
One-Day Registration Fee includes
conference notebook, one lunch, and
Admission to the Exhibit Hall.

Presenters: No Charge
Extra lunch tickets can be purchased for $15,
Annual dinner ticket can be purchased for $20.
Pre-Registration Deadline is February 18th,
2008. Late and OnSite Registration are subject to
an Additional Charge of $30.
Mail
Southeastern Meter Technical Association
P.O. Box 695 Clermont, GA 30527
Fax
(770) 983-2722
On-Line
www.semeterschool.com
Cancellation Policy
Refunds, less a $25 administrative fee, will
be made for all cancellations received in
writing before March 3rd, 2008. No refunds
will be made after that date, but a substitution
of attendees may be made by notifying the
Southeastern Meter Technical Association prior
to the conference.
Continuing Education Hours
Participants attending the entire school will be
awarded 18 continuing education hours.
Five Modules to Choose From
Module 100: Introductory Metering
Coordinators: Freddy Morgan, Marietta Power; Mike
Chirico, South Alabama Electric Cooperative
Module providing instruction in basic metering
theory and application. This session should be
attended by new metering employees or other
operating personnel with little or no metering
experience.
Module 200: Advanced Metering
Coordinators: David Ramsey, Cobb Energy; Ken
Waddleton, Snapping Shoals EMC
Module on intermediate metering theory and
polyphase meter installation. It is recommended
that students have attended Module 100 or have
some experience in those areas.
Module 300: Hands On Meter Testing &
Safety
Coordinators: Mark Wellden, Ricky Askew, David
Philpott, Georgia Power Company
Module providing both lecture and laboratory
experiences on all aspects of meter testing.
Session will include hands on experience in
testing everything from simple single phase,
polyphase and demand to multifunction meters.
Module 400: AMI / AMR Metering
Applications
Coordinators: Todd Hubbard, Jackson EMC; Randall
Black, Habersham EMC
Module for learning what is available for an
Automated Metering Infrastructure and the issues
associated with the selection.
Module 500: Computer Applications &
Hands On Programming
Coordinators: Tom Ellis, City of Vero Beach; Robert
Bates, City of Covington; Nathan Madison, Jr., South
Alabama Electric Cooperative
Module providing hands on of programming
meters from the metering manufacturers.
Classes to gain a better understanding of the
personal computer and using it for your metering
applications.
Southeastern Meter Technical
Association
The Southeastern Meter Technical Association
subscribes to the art of metering electric energy
and power, and to the purpose of keeping abreast
of new developments and techniques in the
practice of this technology, and the sponsorship
of educational programs and training for electric
meter personnel. 501c(6) organization
Contact Information
Suzanne Powell
Utility Technology Association
(770) 519-1676
suzanne@utilitytech.org
Southeastern Meter School & Conference Tuesday, March 18th
Time
Module 100
Module 200
Module 300
Module 400
Module 500
8:00 - 9:30
Electrical
Fundamentals
Power Theory
Intro to Single &
Three Phase Field
Meter Testing/
Fundamentals/
Philosophy
FERC Assestments of
Advanced Metering
Meter Programming
- Itron
9:30 - 10:00
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:00 - 11:00
Single Phase
Metering Theory
Principles of
Polyphase Metering
Hands On Self-
Contained Single &
Three Phase Meter
Testing
Applied Mesh
Technologies
Meter Programming
- Continued
Itron
11:00 - 12:00
Hunt Technologies
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch Provided
1:00 - 2:00
Polyphase Metering
Theory
Polyphase Metering
Applications
Hands On
Transformer Rated
Solid State Three
Phase Meter Testing
Cellnet
Meter Programming
- Landis & Gyr
2:00 - 3:00
Cannon Technologies
3:00 - 3:30
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:30 - 4:30
Single Phase Meter
Testing
Reactive, KVA, and 4
Quadrant Metering
Meter Testing
Program
Tantalus
Meter Programming
- Continued
Landis & Gyr
4:30 - 6:00
Hospitality / Exhibit Hall
Southeastern Meter School & Conference Class Schedule
Attend Any Class You Want
Monday, March 17th
Time
Module 100
Module 200
Module 300
Module 400
Module 500
10:00 - 1:00
Registration
1:00 - 2:00
General Session
2:00 - 3:00
Meter Safety - Combined Class
Open Standards for
Metering - C12.22
Meter Safety -
Combined Class
3:00 - 3:30
Networking and Refreshment Break
3:30 - 5:00
Drug House Detection - Combined Class
Meter Data
Management
Drug House Detection
- Combined Class
5:00 - 6:30
Hospitality / Exhibit Hall Wednesday, March 19th
Time
Module 100
Module 200
Module 300
Module 400
Module 500
8:00 - 9:30
Setting & Removing
Meters Safely
Troubleshooting with
Phasors
Testing & Ver