Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 14,833	$ 15,874
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $278 and $302	14,215	13,148
Inventories	5,960	6,777
Refundable income taxes	120	231
Deferred income taxes	104	158
Other current assets	2,862	1,690
Total current assets	38,094	37,878
Property, equipment and improvements, net	947	833
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	533	574
Deferred income taxes	633	663
Cash surrender value of life insurance	3,098	2,918
Other assets	225	242
Total other assets	4,489	4,397
Total assets	43,530	43,108
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	10,758	12,103
Deferred revenue	4,162	2,937
Pension and retirement plans	691	709
Income taxes payable	160	121
Total current liabilities	15,771	15,870
Pension and retirement plans	9,085	9,056
Other long term liabilities	299	286
Total liabilities	25,155	25,212
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,432 and 3,417 shares, respectively	34	34
Additional paid-in capital	10,867	10,880
Retained earnings	13,446	12,885
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(5,972)	(5,903)
Total shareholders’ equity	18,375	17,896
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 43,530	$ 43,108