Basis of Presentation - Deferred Profit (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) systems equipment	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of similarly configured systems and processes \| systems	2
Number of similarly configured items of equipment \| equipment	2
Deferred revenues	$ 6,994	$ 7,280
Deferred costs	2,315	2,407
Deferred profit	$ 4,679	$ 4,873

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Number Of Similarly Configured Systems And Processes

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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of deferred costs capitalized at the end of the reporting period that are expected to be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of unearned revenue or income not otherwise specified in the taxonomy which is expected to be taken into income within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.

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