CSP (CSPI) 10-K 23 Dec 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 02, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	CSP INC /MA/
Document Type	10-K
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		3,619,148
Entity Public Float			$25,577,347
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Entity Central Index Key	356037
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$16,448	$18,619
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $241 and $242	12,532	13,529
Inventories, net	6,446	4,791
Refundable income taxes	418	624
Deferred income taxes	1,230	1,313
Other current assets	2,372	2,042
Total current assets	39,446	40,918
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,472	1,420
Other assets:
Intangibles, net	545	410
Deferred income taxes	1,892	1,771
Cash surrender value of life insurance	2,785	2,481
Other assets	167	225
Total other assets	5,389	4,887
Total assets	46,307	47,225
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	9,751	10,503
Deferred revenue	4,101	3,816
Pension and retirement plans	658	746
Income taxes payable	1	60
Total current liabilities	14,511	15,125
Pension and retirement plans	10,440	8,660
Other long term liabilities	69	405
Total liabilities	25,020	24,190
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; authorized, 7,500 shares; issued and outstanding 3,619 and 3,496 shares, respectively	36	35
Additional paid-in capital	11,658	11,137
Retained earnings	17,517	17,728
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,924	-5,865
Total shareholders’ equity	21,287	23,035
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$46,307	$47,225

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$241	$242
Common stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	7,500	7,500
Common stock, shares issued	3,619	3,496
Common stock, shares outstanding	3,619	3,496

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Sales:
Product	$58,877	$65,844
Services	25,742	21,775
Total sales	84,619	87,619
Cost of sales:
Product	48,567	54,023
Services	15,047	15,013
Amortization of inventory step up and intangibles	184	0
Total cost of sales	63,798	69,036
Gross profit	20,821	18,583
Operating expenses:
Engineering and development	3,484	1,857
Selling, general and administrative	16,116	16,025
Total operating expenses	19,600	17,882
Bargain purchase gain	462	0
Operating income	1,683	701
Other (expense):
Foreign exchange loss	-162	-18
Other income (expense), net	-66	6
Total other (expense), net	-228	-12
Income before income taxes	1,455	689
Income tax expense	121	321
Net income	1,334	368
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$1,284	$361
Net income per share – basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.11
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic (in Shares)	3,448	3,389
Net income per share – diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.10
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted (in Shares)	3,499	3,441

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract]
Net income	$1,334	$368
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized actuarial gain (loss) on minimum pension liability	-1,720	630
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	-339	117
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,059	747
Total comprehensive income (loss)	($725)	$1,115

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$23,041	$34	$10,875	$18,744	($6,612)
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2012		3,399,000
Comprehensive loss:
Net income	368			368
Other comprehensive (loss) gain	747				747
Stock-based compensation	4		4
Restricted stock shares issued	145	1	144
Restricted stock shares issued (in Shares)		56,000
Exercise of stock options	114		114
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)	41,249	41,000
Cash dividends on common stock	-1,384			-1,384
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	23,035	35	11,137	17,728	-5,865
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2013	3,496,000	3,496,000
Comprehensive loss:
Net income	1,334			1,334
Other comprehensive (loss) gain	-2,059				-2,059
Stock-based compensation	359		359
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	47		47
Restricted stock shares issued	1	1	0
Restricted stock shares issued (in Shares)		106,000
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan	99		99
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	13,507	14,000
Exercise of stock options	16		16
Exercise of stock options (in Shares)	3,050	3,000
Cash dividends on common stock	-1,545			-1,545
Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$21,287	$36	$11,658	$17,517	($7,924)
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2014	3,619,000	3,619,000

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar1

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	0 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Aug. 06, 2014	14-May-14	Feb. 11, 2014	Dec. 17, 2013	Aug. 07, 2013	8-May-13	Dec. 10, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share	$0.11	$0.11	$0.11	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10	$0.20	$0.43	$0.40

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$1,334	$368
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Bargain purchase gain	-462	0
Depreciation and amortization	510	438
Amortization of intangibles	124	82
(Gain) Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net	5	-3
Foreign exchange loss	162	18
Non-cash changes in accounts receivable	1	-2
Non-cash changes in inventory	407	63
Stock-based compensation expense on stock options and restricted stock awards	361	149
Deferred income taxes	-98	600
Decrease in cash surrender value of life insurance	-135	-100
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	647	-1,135
Decrease in officer life insurance settlement receivable	0	2,172
(Increase) decrease in inventories	-1,038	1,436
(Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes	194	-496
(Increase) decrease in other assets	-351	347
Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses	-656	-3,250
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue	513	-7
Increase (decrease) in pension and retirement plans liability	252	-304
Decrease in income taxes payable	-311	-127
Decrease in other long term liabilities	-336	-22
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,123	227
Cash flows from investing activities:
Life insurance premiums paid	-170	-200
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets	6	17
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	-500	0
Purchases of property, equipment and improvements	-590	-858
Net cash used in investing activities	-1,254	-1,041
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid	-1,545	-1,384
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options	47
Proceeds from issuance of shares under equity compensation plans	114	114
Net cash used in financing activities	-1,384	-1,270
Effects of exchange rate on cash	-656	210
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-2,171	-1,874
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	18,619	20,493
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	16,448	18,619
Supplementary cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	201	434
Cash paid for interest	$85	$85

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The U.S. Dollar is the reporting currency for all periods presented. The financial information for entities outside the United States is measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rates in effect during the period. The resulting translation adjustment is reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheets. The translation adjustment for intercompany foreign currency loans that are of a long-term-investment nature is also reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Currency transaction gains and losses are recorded as other income (expense) in the statements of operations.
	Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition are considered cash equivalents.
	Research and Development Expense
	For the year ended September 30, 2014, our expenses for research and development were approximately $3.5 million compared to approximately $1.9 million for fiscal year 2013. Expenditures for research and development are expensed as they are incurred.
	Fair Value Measurements
	We follow current accounting standards for fair value measurements, which define fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” and establish a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1
	Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2
	Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
	Level 3
	Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Management assesses the recoverability of the long-lived assets (other than goodwill) by comparing the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets against their respective carrying amounts. The amount of impairment, if any, is calculated based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.
	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets that are not subject to amortization are also required to be tested annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. We did not have intangible assets with indefinite lives at any time during the two years ended September 30, 2014. Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally three to ten years, and are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. The remaining useful lives of intangible assets are evaluated on an annual basis. Intangible assets subject to amortization are also tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value of an intangible asset subject to amortization is determined to be less than its carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded to write down that asset to its fair value.
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the first-in, first-out method. The recoverability of inventories is based upon the types and levels of inventories held, forecasted demand, pricing, competition and changes in technology. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
	Property, Equipment and Improvements
	The components of property, equipment and improvements are stated at cost. The Company provides for depreciation by use of the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (three to seven years). Leasehold improvements are amortized by use of the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Property, equipment and improvements are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value of property, equipment and improvements is determined to be less than their carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded to write down that asset to its fair value.
	Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Trade accounts receivable are stated at amounts that have been billed to customers less an allowance for doubtful accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded for the estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The estimates for the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on the length of time the receivables are past due, current business environment and our historical experience. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Accounts receivable are charged off against the reserve when management has determined they are uncollectible.
	Pension and Retirement Plans
	The funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans is recognized on the balance sheet. Gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining transition amounts that have not yet been recognized through pension expense will be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic pension/postretirement benefits expense. Additionally, plan assets and obligations are measured as of our fiscal year-end balance sheet date (September 30).
	We have defined benefit and defined contribution plans in the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”), Germany and in the U.S. In the U.K. and Germany, the Company provides defined benefit pension plans for certain employees and former employees and defined contribution plans for the majority of the employees. The defined benefit plans in both the U.K. and Germany are closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. In the U.S., the Company also provides defined contribution plans that cover most employees and supplementary retirement plans to certain employees and former employees who are now retired. These supplementary retirement plans are also closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. These supplementary plans are funded through whole life insurance policies. The Company expects to recover all insurance premiums paid under these policies in the future, through the cash surrender value of the policies and any death benefits or portions thereof to be paid upon the death of the participant. These whole life insurance policies are carried on the balance sheet at their cash surrender values as they are owned by the Company and not assets of the defined benefit plans. In the U.S., the Company also provides for officer death benefits and post-retirement health insurance benefits through supplemental post-retirement plans to certain officers. The Company also funds these supplemental plans' obligations through whole life insurance policies on the officers.
	Pension expense is based on an actuarial computation of current future benefits using estimates for expected return on assets, expected compensation increases and applicable discount rates. Management has reviewed the discount rates and rates of return with our consulting actuaries and investment advisor and concluded they were reasonable. A decrease in the expected return on pension assets would increase pension expense. Expected compensation increases are estimated based on historical and expected increases in the future. Increases in estimated compensation increases would result in higher pension expense while decreases would lower pension expense. Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return on high quality fixed income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefit. A decrease in the discount rate would result in greater pension expense while an increase in the discount rate would decrease pension expense.
	The Company funds its pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in applicable employee benefits laws and local tax laws. Liabilities for amounts in excess of these funding levels are accrued and reported in the consolidated balance sheets.
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes product revenue from customers at the time of transfer of title and risk of loss which is generally at the time of shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability of sales proceeds is reasonably assured. We include freight billed to our customers as sales and the related freight costs as cost of sales. The Company reduces revenue for estimated customer returns.
	The Company recognizes revenue from software licenses when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred and the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("FASC") Section 985-605-25 Software - Revenue Recognition ("FASC 985-605-25"). When delivery of services accompany software sales, and VSOE does not exist, and the only undelivered element is services that do not involve significant modification, or customization, of software, then the entire fee is recognized as the services are performed. If no pattern of performance is discernible, the fee is recognized straight line over the service period. In accordance with FASC 985-605-25, for tangible products containing software components and non-software components, we determine whether these elements function together to deliver the tangible product essential functionality. If the software and non-software components of the tangible product function together to deliver the tangible product's essential functionality, software revenue recognition guidance is not applied, but rather other appropriate revenue recognition guidance is followed.
	The Company also offers training, maintenance agreements and support services. The Company has established fair value on its training, maintenance and support services based on prices charged in separate sales to customers at prices established and published in its standard price lists. These prices are not discounted. Revenue from these service obligations under maintenance contracts is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual period, which is typically 3 to 12 months, if all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Support services provided on a time and material basis are recognized as provided if all of the revenue recognition criteria have been met for that element and the support services have been provided. Training revenue is recognized when performed.
	In certain multiple-element revenue arrangements, the Company is obligated to deliver to its customers multiple products and/or services (“multiple elements”). In these transactions, the Company allocates the total revenue to be earned under the arrangement among the various elements based on the Company's best estimate of the standalone selling price. The allocation is based on vendor specific objective evidence, third party evidence or estimated selling price when that element is sold separately. The Company recognizes revenue related to the delivered products or services only if the above revenue recognition criteria are met and the delivered element has standalone value.
	The Company follows Sections 605-25 Revenue Recognition - Multiple Element Arrangements ("FASC 605-25"). FASC 605-25 provides accounting principles and application guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the arrangement should be separated, and how the consideration should be allocated. This guidance provides for separate revenue recognition based upon management's estimate of the selling price for an undelivered item when there is no other means to determine the fair value of that undelivered item.
	Description of multiple-deliverable arrangements and Software Elements
	In many cases, our multiple-deliverable arrangements involve initial shipment of hardware (including tangible products that include software and non-software elements), software products and subsequent delivery of services which add value to the products that have been shipped. In some instances, services are performed prior to product shipment, but more typically services are performed subsequent to shipment of the hardware products. The timing of the delivery and performance of deliverables may vary case-by-case. In accordance with FASC 605-25, we evaluate whether we can determine VSOE or third-party evidence to allocate revenue among the various elements in an arrangement. When VSOE or third-party evidence cannot be determined, we use estimated selling prices to allocate revenue to the various elements. Estimated selling prices are determined using the targeted gross margin for each element and calculating the gross revenue for each element that would have been required to achieve the targeted gross margin, and allocating revenue to each element based on those relative values.
	Typically, product revenue which may consist of hardware (including tangible products that include software and non-software elements) and/or software elements are recognized upon shipment, or when risk of loss passes to the customer. Services elements are typically recognized upon completion for fixed-price service arrangements, and as services are performed for time and materials service arrangements.
	The following policies are applicable to the Company's major categories of segment revenue transactions:
	HPPS segment Revenue
	Revenue in the HPPS segment consists of product and service revenue. Generally, product revenue is recognized when product is shipped, provided that all revenue recognition criteria are met. Service revenue consists principally of royalty revenue related to the licensing of certain of the Company's proprietary system technology and repair services. The Company recognizes royalty revenues upon notification by the customer of shipment of the systems produced pursuant to the royalty agreement. Repair service revenue is generally based upon a fixed price and is recognized upon completion of the repair.
	We enter into multiple element arrangements in the HPPS segment. We follow the accounting policies described above for such arrangements.
	The Company's standard sales agreements generally do not include customer acceptance provisions. However, in certain instances when arrangements include a customer acceptance provision or there is uncertainty about customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance. Customers generally do not have the right of return, once customer acceptance has occurred.
	ITS Segment Revenue
	Revenue in the ITS Segment consists of product and service revenue.
	Revenue from the sale of third-party hardware and third-party software is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria are met. The Company's standard sales agreements generally do not include customer acceptance provisions. However, in certain instances when arrangements include a customer acceptance provision or there is uncertainty about customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance. Customers do not have the right of return.
	Service revenue is comprised of information technology consulting development, installation, implementation and maintenance services. We follow the accounting policies described above for service transactions. For arrangements that include a customer acceptance provision, or if there is uncertainty about customer acceptance of services rendered, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance.
	For sales that are financed by customers through leases with a third party, when risk of loss does not pass to the customer until the lease is executed, revenue is recognized upon cash receipt and execution of the lease.
	We sell certain third party service contracts, which are evaluated to determine whether the sale of such service revenue should be recorded as gross sales or net sales in accordance with the sales recognition criteria as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. We must determine whether we act as a principal in the transaction and assume the risks and rewards of ownership or if we are simply acting as an agent or broker. Under gross sales recognition, the entire selling price is recorded in sales and our cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded in cost of goods sold. Under net sales recognition, the cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded as a reduction to sales resulting in net sales equal to the gross profit on the transaction and there are no costs of goods sold. We use the net sales recognition method for the third party service contracts that we sell when we are not the primary obligor on the contract. We use the gross sales recognition for the third party service contracts that we sell when we act as principal and are the primary obligor.
	Product Warranty Accrual
	Our product sales generally include a 90-day to one-year hardware warranty. At time of product shipment, we accrue for the estimated cost to repair or replace potentially defective products. Estimated warranty costs are based upon prior actual warranty costs for substantially similar products.
	Engineering and Development Expenses
	Engineering and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. Engineering and development expenses also include third-party development and programming costs. We consider technological feasibility for our software products to be reached upon the release of the software, accordingly, no internal software development costs have been capitalized.
	Income Taxes
	We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We also reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. This methodology requires estimates and judgments in the determination of the recoverability of deferred tax assets and in the calculation of certain tax liabilities. Valuation allowances are recorded against the gross deferred tax assets that management believes, after considering all available positive and negative objective evidence, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to historical evidence, that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized.
	In addition, we are required to recognize in the consolidated financial statements, those tax positions determined to be more-likely-than-not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the positions as of the reporting date. If a tax position is not considered more-likely-than-not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits, no benefits of the position are recognized.
	In addition, the calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Company records liabilities for estimated tax obligations in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions. These estimated tax liabilities include the provision for taxes that may become payable in the future.
	Earnings per Share of Common Stock
	Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from the assumed exercise and share repurchase related to dilutive stock options and is computed by dividing net income by the assumed weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
	We are required to present earnings per share, or EPS, utilizing the two class method because we had outstanding, non-vested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, which are considered participating securities.
	Basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the Company's reported net income attributable to common stockholders are as follows:
	For the year ended
	30-Sep-14		30-Sep-13
	(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
Net income	$	1,334	$	368
Less: Net income attributable to nonvested common stock	50		7
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	1,284	$	361
Weighted average total shares outstanding - basic	3,582		3,458
Less: weighted average non-vested shares outstanding	134		69
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	3,448		3,389
Potential common shares from non-vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options	51		52
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	3,499		3,441
Net income per share - basic	$	0.37	$	0.11
Net income per share - diluted	$	0.37	$	0.1
All anti-dilutive securities, including stock options, are excluded from the diluted income per share computation. For the year ended September 30, 2014, 51 thousand options were excluded from the diluted income per share calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the year ended September 30, 2013, approximately 133 thousand options were excluded from the diluted income per share calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options and nonvested shares of common stock based on estimated fair values of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock option grants. The fair value of nonvested share awards is equal to the quoted market price of our common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Because stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures and will be revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 consisted of stock-based compensation expense related to options and nonvested stock granted pursuant to the Company's stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans of approximately $361 thousand and $149 thousand, respectively.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions in the US, Germany and in the UK. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Subsequent Events
The Company recognizes in the consolidated financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the statement of financial position, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing.
New Accounting Pronouncements and Tax Legislation
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), to supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.  The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity is expected to be entitled for those goods or services.  ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing U.S. GAAP, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each performance obligation.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 using either of two methods: (a) retrospective to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09; or (b) retrospective with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined in ASU 2014-09. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 requires that to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. For example, an entity should not evaluate whether the deferred tax asset expires before the statute of limitations on the tax position or whether the deferred tax asset may be used prior to the unrecognized tax benefit being settled. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will adopt this standard for the quarter ending December 31, 2014. The Company believes the adoption of this standard will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-02 Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will adopt this standard for the quarter ending December 31, 2014. The Company believes the adoption of this standard will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released the final tangible property regulations for Sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, regarding the deduction and capitalization of amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property.  The final regulations replace temporary regulations that were issued in December 2011 and are effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2014, with early adoption permitted for tax years beginning January 1, 2012.  The final regulations are effective for the Company for its tax year beginning October 1, 2014, and the Company believes the impact of the final regulations on its consolidated financial statements will not be significant.

Acquisition

Acquisition	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquired Business	Acquired Business
	On November 4, 2013 the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Myricom, Inc.  Myricom has been integrated into the High Performance Products and Solutions business segment.  Prior to our acquisition, Myricom was a manufacturer of high performance interconnect computing devices and software.  The Company acquired Myricom in order to obtain (i) Myricom’s interconnect technology, which is critical to our latest MultiComputer products and (ii) a strong base of new customers in commercial growth markets.  The Company also retained key Myricom technical personnel.  Myricom was a key supplier to CSPI’s MultiComputer Division.  Its interconnect technology is an important component of the latest generation MultiComputer products that we currently supply to our customers.
	Although Myricom was an established business prior to our acquisition, it had previously sold off a significant portion of its business and was faced with the likelihood of having to shut down operations if it could not find a buyer to purchase its remaining assets.  This was because the revenue that Myricom was able to generate from these remaining assets was not sufficient to support its cost structure so as to enable Myricom to operate at a profit.  These factors contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of a bargain purchase gain.  The Company paid total cash consideration of approximately $0.5 million to acquire substantially all of the assets of Myricom and incurred approximately $0.1 million for the assumption of certain other liabilities.  The purchase of Myricom resulted in the recognition of a bargain purchase gain of approximately $0.5 million.  The bargain purchase gain is presented as a component of operating income, net of the federal and state tax effect. The Myricom inventory was valued at fair value in connection with the acquisition and for the year ended, September 30, 2014, approximately $0.2 million of the stepped up basis in inventory was amortized through cost of sales.
	The purchase price was allocated as follows:
		(Amounts in Thousands)
	Inventory	$	1,030
	Property & equipment	17
	Intangibles	260
	Gross assets acquired	1,307
	Product warranty liability assumed	(93		)
	Net assets acquired	1,214
	Less: asset purchase price	500
	Bargain purchase gain before tax	714
	Deferred tax on bargain purchase gain	(252		)
	Bargain purchase gain, net of tax effect	$	462
	The results of operations of Myricom for the for the period November 4, 2013 - September 30, 2014 are included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations for the year ended September 30, 2014.
	The following proforma condensed combined financial information gives effect to the acquisition of Myricom as if it were consummated on October 1, 2012 (the beginning of the comparable prior reporting period), and includes proforma adjustments related to the bargain purchase gain, amortization of inventory step-up and acquired intangible assets. The proforma condensed combined financial information is presented for informational purposes only. The proforma condensed combined financial information is not intended to represent or be indicative of the results of operations that would have been reported had the acquisition occurred on October 1, 2012 and should not be taken as representative of future results of operations of the combined company.
	The following table presents the unaudited proforma condensed combined financial information (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		(Unaudited) For the year ended
		30-Sep-14			September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	85,237		$	97,089
	Net income (loss)	$	1,052		$	(518	)
	Net income (loss) per share – basic	$	0.29		$	(0.15	)
	Net income (loss) per share – diluted	$	0.29		$	(0.15	)
	The proforma condensed combined financial information shown above includes proforma adjustments to eliminate certain items directly relating to the business combination which reduced net income by approximately $0.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2014.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	Inventories consist of the following:
		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Raw materials	$	2,377	$	1,587
	Work-in-process	229		404
	Finished goods	3,840		2,800
	Total	$	6,446	$	4,791
	Finished goods includes inventory that has been shipped, but for which all revenue recognition criteria has not been met, of approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.
	Total inventory balances in the table above are shown net of reserves for obsolescence of approximately $4.7 million and $4.6 million as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, respectively.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are as follows:
		Effect of Foreign Currency Translation			Minimum Pension Liability			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	(2,273	)	$	(4,339	)	$	(6,612	)
	Change in Period	117			667			784
	Tax effect of change in period	—			(37		)	(37		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	(2,156	)	$	(3,709	)	$	(5,865	)
	Change in Period	(339		)	(2,164		)	(2,503		)
	Tax effect of change in period	—			444			444
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	(2,495	)	$	(5,429	)	$	(7,924	)
	The changes in the minimum pension liability are net of amortization of net gain of $58 thousand in 2014 and net gain of $18 thousand in 2013 included in net periodic pension cost.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	The components of income (loss) before income tax and income tax expense (benefit) are comprised of the following:
		For the Years Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Income (loss) before income tax:
	U.S.	$	1,460		$	809
	Foreign	(5		)	(120		)
		$	1,455		$	689
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
	Federal	$	(135	)	$	(308	)
	State	14			62
	Foreign	37			(3		)
		(84		)	(249		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	159			601
	State	16			(41		)
	Foreign	30			10
		205			570
		$	121		$	321
	As of September 30, 2014, management assessed the positive and negative evidence in the U.S operations, and estimated we will have sufficient future taxable income to utilize the existing deferred tax assets. Significant objective positive evidence included the cumulative profits that we realized over the most recent years. This evidence enhances our ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. Other factors we considered are the likelihood for continued royalty income in future years, and our expectation that the ITS segment will continue to be profitable in future years. On the basis of this evaluation, as of September 30, 2014, we have concluded that our US deferred tax asset is more likely than not to be realized. It should be noted however, that the amount of the deferred tax asset realized could be adjusted in future years if estimates of taxable income during the carryforward periods are reduced or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is present.
	The recording and ultimate reversal of valuation allowances for our deferred tax asset requires significant judgment associated with past and projected performance. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider our taxable future earnings and the expected timing of the reversal of temporary differences. We recorded a valuation allowance which reduced the gross deferred tax asset to an amount that we believed was more likely than not to be realized because and cumulative losses incurred in recent years in the United Kingdom represented sufficient negative evidence to record a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.
	We continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our United Kingdom deferred tax assets as we have experienced cumulative losses and do not have any indication that the operation will be profitable in the future to an extent that will allow us to utilize much of our net operating loss carryforwards. To the extent that actual experience deviates from our assumptions, our projections would be affected and hence our assessment of realizability of our deferred tax assets may change.
	Reconciliation of “expected” income tax expense (benefit) to “actual” income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:
		For the Years Ended September 30,
		2014						2013
		(Dollar amounts in thousands)
	Computed “expected” tax expense	$	338		34	%		$	234		34	%
	Increases (reductions) in taxes resulting from:
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	25			2.5	%		1			0.3	%
	Foreign operations	99			10	%		40			5.8	%
	Permanent differences	61			6.1	%		(22		)	(3.2	)%
	Stock-based compensation	(1		)	(0.1	)%		158			22.9	%
	Foreign net operating loss	(16		)	(1.6	)%		(15		)	(2.2	)%
	Uncertain tax liability adjustment	(336		)	(33.9	)%		(61		)	(8.9	)%
	Research & Development Credit	(27		)	(2.7	)%		(50		)	(7.3	)%
	Other items	(22		)	(2.2	)%		36			5.2	%
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	121		12.1	%		$	321		46.6	%
	For the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, temporary differences, which give rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities), are as follows:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Pension	$	2,084		$	1,539
	Goodwill	517			606
	Other reserves and accruals	329			498
	Inventory reserves and other	752			703
	State credits, net of federal benefit	33			34
	Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	18			45
	Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	1,940			1,804
	Foreign tax credits	7			7
	Depreciation and amortization	76			109
	Gross deferred tax assets	5,756			5,345
	Less: valuation allowance	(2,634		)	(2,261		)
	Realizable deferred tax asset	3,122			3,084
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	—			—
	Net deferred tax assets	$	3,122		$	3,084
	The deferred tax valuation allowance decreased by approximately $373 thousand, as shown above. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers its taxable future earnings and the expected timing of the reversal of temporary differences. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance which reduces the gross deferred tax asset to an amount which management believes will more likely than not be realized. The valuation allowance was determined by assessing both positive and negative evidence whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets are realizable. Such assessment is done on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. The Company's inability to project future profitability beyond fiscal year 2013 and the cumulative losses incurred in recent years in the U.K. represent sufficient negative evidence to record a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.
	As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had U.S. net operating loss carryforwards for state tax purposes of approximately $0.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively, which are available to offset future taxable income through 2030.
	As of September 30, 2014, the Company had U.K. net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $9.7 million that have an indefinite life with no expiration.
	Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $3.2 million and $3.3 million at September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company's policy is that its undistributed foreign earnings are indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no U.S. federal and state deferred tax liabilities have been recorded.
	In addition, the calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Company records liabilities for estimated tax obligations in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions. These estimated tax liabilities include the provision for taxes that may become payable in the future.
	As of September 30, 2014, the total amount of uncertain tax liabilities was $0.2 million, all of which would affect our effective tax rate if recognized. We recognize interest and potential penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
	For the Year Ended September 30, 2014			For the Year Ended September 30, 2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Balance, beginning of year	$	589		$	611
Increases in tax positions in the current year	—			39
Settlements	(362		)	(105		)
Lapse in statute of limitations	—			—
Accrued penalties and interest	22			44
Balance, end of period	$	249		$	589
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdictions and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has reviewed the tax positions taken on returns filed domestically and in its foreign jurisdictions for all open years, generally fiscal 2011 through 2014, and believes that tax adjustments in any audited year will not be material, except for the uncertain tax position described above.

Property_Equipment_and_Improve

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net	Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net
	Property, equipment and improvements, net consist of the following:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Leasehold improvements	$	399		$	370
	Equipment	7,933			8,009
	Automobiles	66			67
		8,398			8,446
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,926		)	(7,026		)
	Property, equipment and improvements, net	$	1,472		$	1,420
	The Company uses the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets to record depreciation expense. Depreciation expense was $510 thousand and $438 thousand for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Acquired_Intangible_Assets

Acquired Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquired Intangible Assets	Acquired Intangible Assets
	As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, intangible assets are as follows:
		September 30, 2014								30-Sep-13
		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Customer list	5	Years	$	910	$	500	$	410	5 years	$	820	$	410	$	410
	Non-Compete agreements	0		93		93		—		—	93		93		—
	Developed Technology	2	Years	30		$	9	$	21	—	—		—		—
	Trade Name	4	Years	140		$	26	$	114	—	—		—		—
	Total	5	Years	$	1,173	$	628	$	545	5 years	$	913	$	503	$	410
	Amortization expense on these intangible assets was $124 thousand and $82 thousand for fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Annual amortization expense related to intangible assets for each of the following successive fiscal years is as follows:
	Fiscal year ending September 30:	(Amounts in thousands)
	2015	129
	2016	129
	2017	120
	2018	119
	2019	11
	Thereafter	37
	Total	$	545

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
		September 30,
		2014		2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Accounts payable	$	6,748	$	6,940
	Commissions	118		209
	Compensation and fringe benefits	1,594		2,202
	Professional fees and shareholders' reporting costs	485		450
	Taxes, other than income	217		316
	Warranty	213		109
	Other	376		277
		$	9,751	$	10,503

Stock_Options_and_Awards

Stock Options and Awards	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Options and Awards	Stock Based Incentive Compensation
	In 1997, the Company adopted the 1997 Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Plan”), and authorized 199,650 shares of common stock to be reserved for issuance pursuant to the 1997 Plan. The 1997 plan expired in 2007. Because the 1997 Plan has expired, no further awards will be issued under this plan. In 2003, the Company adopted the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2003 Plan”) and authorized 200,000 shares of common stock to be reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2003 Plan. The 2003 plan expired in 2014. Because the 2003 Plan has expired, no further awards will be issued under this plan. In 2007, the Company adopted the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”) and authorized 250,000 shares of common stock to be reserved for issuance pursuant to the 2007 Plan. As of September 30, 2014, there were 74,783 shares available to be granted under the 2007 Plan. Under all of the stock incentive plans, both incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options may be granted to officers, key employees and other persons providing services to the Company. The 2003 Plan and 2007 Plan also provide for awards of nonvested shares of common stock. All of the Company's stock incentive plans have a ten year life. The total number of available shares under all plans for future awards was 74,783 as of September 30, 2014.
	Awards issued under any of the stock option plans are not affected by termination of the plan. The Company issues stock options at their fair market value on the date of grant. Vesting of stock options granted pursuant to the Company's stock incentive plans is determined by the Company's compensation committee. Generally, options granted to employees vest over four years and expire ten years from the date of grant. Options granted to non-employee directors have historically included cliff vesting after six months from the date of grant and expire three years from the date of grant. In fiscal years 2011 through 2014, the Company granted certain officers including its Chief Executive Officer and non-employee directors, and key employees shares of nonvested common stock instead of stock options. The vesting periods for the officers', the Chief Executive Officer's and the directors' nonvested stock awards are four years, three years and one year, respectively. The vesting period for the key employees' awards is four years.
	We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including employee stock options and awards of nonvested stock based on estimated fair values, as described in note 1. Stock-based compensation expense incurred and recognized for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 related to stock options and nonvested stock granted to employees and non-employee directors under the Company's stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans totaled approximately $361 thousand and $149 thousand, respectively. The classification of the cost of share-based compensation, in the statements of operations, is consistent with the nature of the services being rendered in exchange for the share based payment. The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense in the Company's consolidated statements of operations:
		Year ended
		30-Sep-14			September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Cost of sales	$	—		$	1
	Engineering and development	25			4
	Selling, general and administrative	336			144
	Total	$	361		$	149
	For the year ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 54,250 nonvested shares to certain key employees, 37,500 nonvested shares to certain officers, which includes 22,500 shares granted to the Chief Executive Officer and 16,000 nonvested shares to its non-employee directors. For the year ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 7,500 nonvested shares to certain key employees, 36,000 nonvested shares to certain officers including 30,000 to its Chief Executive Officer and 13,750 nonvested shares to its non-employee directors.
	The Company measures the fair value of nonvested stock awards based upon the market price of its common stock as of the date of grant. The Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value stock options. The Black-Scholes model requires the use of a number of assumptions including volatility of the Company's stock price, the weighted average risk-free interest rate and the weighted average expected life of the options, at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is equal to the divided per share declared, divided by the closing share price on the date the options were granted. All equity compensation awards granted for the years ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were non-vested stock awards.
	As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, expense for grants beginning upon adoption on October 1, 2005 has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The forfeiture rates for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were based on actual forfeitures.
	No cash was used to settle equity instruments granted under share-base payment arrangements in any of the years in the two-year period ended September 30, 2014.
	The following tables provide summary data of stock option award activity:
		Number		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		of Shares		average			Average	Intrinsic
				exercise			Remaining	Value
				price			Contractual	(in thousands)
							Term
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012	246,425		$	7.11		—	—
	Granted	—		—			—	—
	Expired	(97,500	)	$	8.46		—	—
	Forfeited	—		—			—	—
	Exercised	(41,249	)	2.77			—	—
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013	107,676		$	7.56		—	—
	Granted	—		—			—	—
	Expired	(12,500	)	$	7.48		—	—
	Forfeited	—		—			—	—
	Exercised	(3,050	)	5.02			—	—
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014	92,126		$	7.66		1.99 Years	$	115
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014	90,813		$	7.72		1.92 Years	$	109
	Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	92,126		$	7.66		1.99 Years	$	115
	There were no stock options granted in the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $9 thousand and $218 thousand, respectively.
	The following table provides summary data of nonvested stock award activity:
		Number of		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		nonvested		Average			Average	Intrinsic
		shares		grant date			Remaining	Value
				Fair			Contractual	(in thousands)
				Value			Term
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2012	36,750		$	3.68		2.11 years	$	165
	Activity in 2013:
	Granted	57,250		$	5.8		—	—
	Vested	(18,000	)	$	3.79		—	—
	Forfeited	(2,500	)	6.63			—	—
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2013	73,500		$	5.21		2.18 years	$	520
	Activity in 2014:
	Granted	107,750		$	7.72		—	—
	Vested	(31,375	)	$	5.64		—	—
	Forfeited	(500	)	7.67			—	—
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2014	149,375		$	6.92		2.45 Years	$	1,191
	Vested at September 30, 2014	107,592		$	4.17		0.26 Years	$	858
	Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	149,375		$	6.92		2.45 Years	$	1,191
	As of September 30, 2014 there was $736 thousand of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements (including stock option and nonvested stock awards) granted under the company's stock incentive plans. This cost is expected to be expensed over a weighted average period of approximately 2.78 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was $53 thousand and $76 thousand, respectively.

Employee_Stock_Purchase_Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Employee Stock Purchase Plans	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	In December 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the 2014 Employee Stock Purchase Plan covering up to 250,000 shares of Common Stock (the "ESPP”), which was ratified by a vote of the Company's shareholders in February 2014. Under the ESPP, the Company’s employees may purchase shares of common stock at a price per share that is currently 95% of the lesser of the fair market value as of the beginning or end of semi-annual option periods. For the year ended September 30, 2014 13,507 shares were issued pursuant to the ESPP, respectively. Since inception of the plan, there are 236,493 shares available for future issuance under the ESPP as of September 30, 2014.

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans

Pension and Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Pension and Retirement Plans	Pension and Retirement Plans
	We have defined benefit and defined contribution plans in the U.K., Germany and in the U.S. In the U.K. and Germany, the Company provides defined benefit pension plans for certain employees and former employees and defined contribution plans for the majority of the employees. The defined benefit plans in both the U.K. and Germany are closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. In the U.S., the Company also provides defined contribution plans that cover most employees and supplementary retirement plans to certain employees and former employees who are now retired. These supplementary retirement plans are also closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. These supplementary plans are funded through whole life insurance policies. The Company expects to recover all insurance premiums paid under these policies in the future, through the cash surrender value of the policies and any death benefits or portions thereof to be paid upon the death of the participant. These whole life insurance policies are carried on the balance sheet at their cash surrender values as they are owned by the Company and not assets of the defined benefit plans. In the U.S., the Company also provides for officer death benefits and post-retirement health insurance benefits through supplemental post-retirement plans to certain officers. The Company also funds these supplemental plans' obligations through whole life insurance policies on the officers.
	Defined Benefit Plans
	The Company funds its pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in applicable employee benefits laws and local tax laws. Liabilities for amounts in excess of these funding levels are accrued and reported in the consolidated balance sheet.
	The German Plan does not have any assets and therefore all costs and benefits of the plan are funded annually with cash flow from operations.
	The domestic supplemental retirement plans have life insurance policies which are not considered plan assets but were purchased by the Company as a vehicle to fund the costs of the plan. These insurance policies are included in the balance sheet at their cash surrender value, net of policy loans, aggregating $1.9 million and $1.8 million as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The loans against the policies have been taken out by the Company to pay the premiums. The costs and benefit payments for these plans are paid through operating cash flows of the Company to the extent that they can not be funded through the use of the cash values in the insurance policies. The Company expects that the recorded value of the insurance policies will be sufficient to fund all of the Company's obligations under these plans.
	Assumptions:
	The following table provides the weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations at:
		Domestic						International
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate:	4.25	%		5	%		3.25	%		4.4	%
	Expected return on plan assets:							4.4	%		4.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase:							1	%		1	%
	The following table provides the weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended:
		Domestic						International
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate:	5	%		4.75	%		4.4	%		4.05	%
	Expected return on plan assets:							4.9	%		5.4	%
	Rate of compensation increase:							1	%		1.12	%
	For domestic plans, the discount rate was determined by comparison against the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve and Liability Index for AA rated corporate instruments. The Company monitors other indices to assure that the pension obligations are fairly reported on a consistent basis. The international discount rates were determined by comparison against country specific AA corporate indices, adjusted for duration of the obligation.
	The periodic benefit cost and the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations are based on actuarial assumptions that are reviewed on an annual basis. The Company revises these assumptions based on an annual evaluation of long-term trends, as well as market conditions that may have an impact on the cost of providing retirement benefits.
	The components of net periodic benefit costs related to the U.S. and international plans are as follows:
		Years Ended September 30
		2014											2013
		Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
		(amounts in thousands)
	Pension:
	Service cost	$	45			$	—			$	45		$	59		$	—		$	59
	Interest cost	770				69				839			683			64			747
	Expected return on plan assets	(472		)		—				(472		)	(410		)	—			(410		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service gains	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss	93				(9		)		84			141			24			165
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	436			$	60			$	496		$	473		$	88		$	561
	Post Retirement:
	Service cost	$	—			$	10			$	10		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	—				43				43			—			35			35
	Expected return on plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service costs/(gains)	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss	—				(142		)		(142		)	—			(183		)	(183		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	—			$	(89	)		$	(89	)	$	—		$	(148	)	$	(148	)
	Pension:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,868			$	20			$	1,888		$	(688	)	$	(104	)	$	(792	)
	Post Retirement:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	—				276				276			—			127			127
	Total:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,868			$	296			$	2,164		$	(688	)	$	23		$	(665	)
	The following table presents an analysis of the changes in 2014 and 2013 of the benefit obligation, the plan assets and the funded status of the plans:
		Years Ended September 30
		2014											2013
		Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Pension:
	Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”)
	Balance beginning of year	$	16,651			$	1,371			$	18,022		$	16,575		$	1,605		$	18,180
	Service cost	45				—				45			59			—			59
	Interest cost	770				69				839			683			64			747
	Changes in actuarial assumptions	2,336				10				2,346			(508		)	(76		)	(584		)
	Foreign exchange impact	(389		)						(389		)	235			—			235
	Benefits paid	(494		)		(222		)		(716		)	(393		)	(222		)	(615		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	18,919			$	1,228			$	20,147		$	16,651		$	1,371		$	18,022
Changes in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	9,473			$	—			$	9,473		$	8,914		$	—		$	8,914
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	718				—				718			475			—			475
Company contributions	393				222				615			451			222			673
Foreign exchange impact	4				—				4			26			—			26
Benefits paid	(494		)		(222		)		(716		)	(393		)	(222		)	(615		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	10,094			$	—			$	10,094		$	9,473		—			$	9,473
Funded status	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
Unamortized net loss	—				—				—			—			—			—
Net amount recognized	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
Post Retirement:
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”):
Balance beginning of year	$	—			$	857			$	857		$	—		$	882		$	882
Service cost	—				10				10			—			—			—
Interest cost	—				43				43			—			35			35
Changes in actuarial assumptions	—				135				135			—			(60		)	(60		)
Foreign exchange impact	—								—			—			—			—
Benefits paid	—				—				—			—			—			—
Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	—			$	1,045			$	1,045		$	—		$	857		$	857
Changes in fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	—				—				—			—			—			—
Actual gain/(loss) on plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
Company contributions	—				—				—			—			—			—
Foreign exchange impact	—				—				—			—			—			—
Benefits paid from plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
Funded status	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
Unamortized net loss	—				—				—			—			—			—
Net amount recognized	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
The amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:
	Years Ended September 30
	2014											2013
	Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Pension:
Accrued benefit liability	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
Deferred tax	(531		)		22				(509		)	(188		)	29			(159		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419				14				5,433			3,895			1			3,896
Net amount recognized	$	(3,937	)		$	(1,192	)		$	(5,129	)	$	(3,471	)	$	(1,341	)	$	(4,812	)
Post Retirement:
Accrued benefit liability	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
Deferred tax	—				145				145			—			239			239
Accumulated other comprehensive income	—				(4		)		(4		)	—			(186		)	(186		)
Net amount recognized	$	—			$	(904	)		$	(904	)	$	—		$	(804	)	$	(804	)
Total pension and post retirement:
Accrued benefit liability	$	(8,825	)		$	(2,273	)		$	(11,098	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(2,228	)	$	(9,406	)
Deferred tax	(531		)		167				(364		)	(188		)	268			80
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419				10				5,429			3,895			(185		)	3,710
Net amount recognized	$	(3,937	)		$	(2,096	)		$	(6,033	)	$	(3,471	)	$	(2,145	)	$	(5,616	)
Accumulated Benefit Obligation:
Pension	$	(18,798	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(20,026	)	$	(16,541	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(17,912	)
Post Retirement	—				(1,045		)		(1,045		)	—			(857		)	(857		)
Total accumulated benefit obligation	$	(18,798	)		$	(2,273	)		$	(21,071	)	$	(16,541	)	$	(2,228	)	$	(18,769	)
Plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are attributable to unfunded domestic supplemental retirement plans, our German plans which are legally not required to be funded and our U.K. retirement plan.
Accrued benefit liability reported as:
	September 30,
	2014				2013
	(Amounts in thousands)
Current accrued benefit liability	$	658			$	746
Noncurrent accrued benefit liability	10,440				8,660
Total accrued benefit liability	$	11,098			$	9,406
As of September 30, 2014 and 2013 the amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income, consisted of deferred net losses totaling approximately $5.4 million and $3.7 million, respectively.
The amount of net deferred gain expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost for the year ending September 30, 2014, is approximately $174 thousand.
Contributions
The Company expects to contribute $0.7 million to its pension plans for fiscal 2015.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (amounts in thousands):
Fiscal year ending September 30:		(Amounts in thousands)
2015		$	700
2016		732
2017		725
2018		702
2019		756
Thereafter		4,434
Plan Assets
At September 30, 2014, our pension plan in the U.K. was the only plan with assets, holding investments of approximately $10.1 million. Pension plan assets are managed by a fiduciary committee. The Company's investment strategy for pension plan assets is to maximize the long-term rate of return on plan assets within an acceptable level of risk while maintaining adequate funding levels. Local regulations, local funding rules, and local financial and tax considerations are part of the funding and investment process. In deciding on the investments to be held, the trustees take into account the risk of possible fluctuations in income from, and market values of, the assets as well as the risk of departing from an asset profile which broadly matches the liability profile. The committee has invested the plan assets in a single pooled fund with an authorized investment company (the “Fund”). The Fund selected by the trustees is consistent with the plan's overall investment principles and strategy described herein. There are no specific targets as to asset allocation other than those contained within the Fund that is managed by the authorized investment company.
The fair value of the assets held by the UK pension plan by asset category are as follows:
	Fair Values as of
	30-Sep-14														30-Sep-13
	Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as														Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
Asset Category	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
	(Thousands)
Cash on deposit	$	352			352				$	—		$	—		$	452		452			$	—	$	—
Pooled Funds	9,742				—				9,742			—			9,021			—			9,021		—
Total Plan Assets	$	10,094			$	352			$	9,742		$	—		$	9,473		$	452		$	9,021	$	—
The expected long-term rates of return on plan assets are equal to the yields to maturity of appropriate indices for government and corporate bonds and by adding a premium to the government bond return for equities. The expected rate of return on cash is the Bank of England base rate in force at the effective date.
The Company uses the Net Asset Value ("NAV") to determine the fair value of the underlying investments which (a) do not have readily determinable fair value; and (b) prepare their financial statements consistent with the measurement principles of an investment company. The Fund is not exchange traded. The Fund is not subject to any redemption notice periods or restrictions and can be redeemed on a daily basis. No gates or holdbacks or dealing suspensions are being applied to the Fund. The Fund is of perpetual duration.
Defined Contribution Plans
The Company has defined contribution plans in domestic and international locations under which the Company matches a portion of the employee's contributions and may make discretionary contributions to the plans. The Company's contributions were $186 thousand and $185 thousand for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Lines_of_Credit

Lines of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Lines of Credit	Lines of Credit
	As of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013, the Company maintained lines of credit notes that allow for borrowings of up to $2.5 million. Availability under these facilities is reduced by outstanding borrowings thereunder. The interest rates on outstanding borrowings range from Prime plus 1% to London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.5%, with a floor of 4%. Borrowings under the credit agreements are required to be repaid on demand by the lender in some cases, upon termination of the agreements or may be prepaid by the Company without penalty. The credit agreements contain various covenants including financial covenants which require the Company to maintain various financial ratios at prescribed levels.
	In addition to the terms described above, the Company maintains an inventory line of credit in connection with one of the credit lines included in the description above. The inventory line of credit may be used by the Company to purchase inventory from approved vendors with payment terms which exceed those offered by the vendors. No interest accrues under the inventory line of credit. The amounts outstanding under the inventory line of credit as of September 30, 2014 was approximately $2.1 million and $2.4 million as of September 30, 2013. These amounts are included in accounts payable in the consolidated financial statements.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Commitments and Contingencies
	Leases
	The Company occupies office space under lease agreements expiring at various dates during the next five years. The leases are classified as operating leases and provide for the payment of real estate taxes, insurance, utilities and maintenance.
	The Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases as follows:
	Fiscal year ending September 30:	(Amounts in thousands)
	2015	$	777
	2016	458
	2017	308
	2018	228
	2019	225
		$	1,996
	Occupancy expenses under the operating leases approximated $1.3 million in 2014 and $1.0 million in 2013.
	Common Stock Repurchase
	From time to time the Company's Board of Directors passes resolutions to authorize the Company to purchase shares of its outstanding common stock. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. As of September 30, 2014 the Company is authorized to repurchase an additional 201 thousand shares pursuant to such resolutions.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	The following table presents certain operating segment information.
							ITS Segment
	For the Years Ended September 30,		HPPS				Germany				United				U.S.			Total		Consolidated
			Segment								Kingdom									Total
			(Amounts in thousands)
	2014
	Sales:
	Product		$	9,151			$	9,273			$	2,131			$	38,322		$	49,726	$	58,877
	Service		5,384				15,790				1,299				3,269			20,358		25,742
	Total sales		14,535				25,063				3,430				41,591			70,084		84,619
	Profit (loss) from operations		1,352				466				(187		)		52			331		1,683
	Assets		16,966				13,499				3,464				12,378			29,341		46,307
	Capital expenditures		216				211				90				73			374		590
	Depreciation and amortization		225				185				32				192			409		634
	2013
	Sales:
	Product		$	5,483			$	8,666			$	581			$	51,114		$	60,361	$	65,844
	Service		1,517				14,975				1,409				3,874			20,258		21,775
	Total sales		7,000				23,641				1,990				54,988			80,619		87,619
	Profit (loss) from operations		(1,603		)		154				(141		)		2,291			2,304		701
	Assets		15,377				13,094				3,170				15,584			31,848		47,225
	Capital expenditures		340				232				8				278			518		858
	Depreciation and amortization		155				183				13				169			365		520
	Profit (loss) from operations is sales less cost of sales, engineering and development, selling, general and administrative expenses but is not affected by either non-operating charges/income or by income taxes. Non-operating charges/income consists principally of investment income and interest expense.  All intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
	The following table details the Company's sales by operating segment for fiscal years September 30, 2014 and 2013. The Company's sales by geographic area based on the location of where the products were shipped or services rendered are as follows:
	2014	Americas				Europe				Asia				Total			% of
																	Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	HPPS	$	10,918			$	992			$	2,625			$	14,535		17	%
	ITS	42,643				27,403				38				70,084			83	%
	Total	$	53,561			$	28,395			$	2,663			$	84,619		100	%
	% of Total	63		%		34		%		3		%		100		%
	2013
	HPPS	$	4,031			$	12			$	2,957			$	7,000		8	%
	ITS	55,085				25,500				34				80,619			92	%
	Total	$	59,116			$	25,512			$	2,991			$	87,619		100	%
	% of Total	68		%		29		%		3		%		100		%
	Substantially all Americas amounts are United States.
	Long-lived assets by geographic location at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		30-Sep-14				30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	North America	$	1,429			$	1,287
	Europe	589				543
	Totals	$	2,018			$	1,830
	Deferred tax assets by geographic location at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		30-Sep-14				30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	North America	$	2,300			$	2,553
	Europe	822				531
	Totals	$	3,122			$	3,084
	The following table lists customers from which the Company derived revenues in excess of 10% of total revenues for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		For the year ended
		September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
		Amount				% of			Amount				% of
						Revenues							Revenues
		(Amounts in millions)
	Customer A	$	15.2			18	%		$	15.7			18	%
	Customer B	$	15.7			19	%		$	13.4			15	%
	Customer C	$	0.2			—	%		$	10.5			12	%

Fair_Value_Measures

Fair Value Measures	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measures	Fair Value Measures
	Assets and Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
								Balance
		As of September 30, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Assets:
	Money Market funds	$	1,006	$	—	$	—	$	1,006
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	1,006	$	—	$	—	$	1,006
		As of September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Assets:
	Money Market funds	$	3,503	$	—	$	—	$	3,503
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	3,503	$	—	$	—	$	3,503
	These assets are included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  All other monetary assets and liabilities are short-term in nature and approximate their fair value. The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 measurements.
	The Company had no liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013. The Company had no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 or September 30, 2013.

Dividend

Dividend	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Dividend	Dividend
	On December 10, 2012, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share which was paid on December 28, 2012 to stockholders of record as of December 20, 2012. On May 8, 2013, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share which was paid on June 3, 2013 to stockholders of record as of May 24, 2013. On August 7, 2013, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share which was paid on August 30, 2013 to stockholders of record as of August 21, 2013.
	On December 17, 2013, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share which was paid on January 7, 2014 to stockholders of record as of December 27, 2013. On February 11, 2014, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share which was paid on March 11, 2014 to stockholders of record as of February 27, 2014. On May 14, 2014, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share which was paid on June 10, 2014 to stockholders of record as of May 30, 2014. On August 6, 2014, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.11 per share which was paid on August 29, 2014 to stockholders of record as of August 21, 2014.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions
	During the normal course of business, the company sold products to a company whose Board of Directors includes two members of CSP Inc.'s Board of Directors. The total sales for the fiscal year ended 2014 was $161,348 and the trade receivable as of September 30, 2014 was $29,260. There was no such transaction in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation
	The U.S. Dollar is the reporting currency for all periods presented. The financial information for entities outside the United States is measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at average rates in effect during the period. The resulting translation adjustment is reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of shareholders' equity on the consolidated balance sheets. The translation adjustment for intercompany foreign currency loans that are of a long-term-investment nature is also reflected as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Currency transaction gains and losses are recorded as other income (expense) in the statements of operations.
Cash Equivalents	Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition are considered cash equivalents.
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements
	We follow current accounting standards for fair value measurements, which define fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date” and establish a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument's categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	Level 1
	Level 1 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 2
	Level 2 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
	Level 3
	Level 3 applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Impairment Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
	The Company reviews its long-lived assets, including intangible assets subject to amortization, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Management assesses the recoverability of the long-lived assets (other than goodwill) by comparing the estimated undiscounted cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets against their respective carrying amounts. The amount of impairment, if any, is calculated based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets.
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets
	Intangible assets that are not subject to amortization are also required to be tested annually, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. We did not have intangible assets with indefinite lives at any time during the two years ended September 30, 2014. Intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, generally three to ten years, and are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. The remaining useful lives of intangible assets are evaluated on an annual basis. Intangible assets subject to amortization are also tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value of an intangible asset subject to amortization is determined to be less than its carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded to write down that asset to its fair value.
Inventories	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined using the first-in, first-out method. The recoverability of inventories is based upon the types and levels of inventories held, forecasted demand, pricing, competition and changes in technology. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
Property, Equipment and Improvements	Property, Equipment and Improvements
	The components of property, equipment and improvements are stated at cost. The Company provides for depreciation by use of the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets (three to seven years). Leasehold improvements are amortized by use of the straight-line method over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Property, equipment and improvements are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair value of property, equipment and improvements is determined to be less than their carrying value, then an impairment charge is recorded to write down that asset to its fair value.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
	Trade accounts receivable are stated at amounts that have been billed to customers less an allowance for doubtful accounts. Allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded for the estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The estimates for the allowance for doubtful accounts are based on the length of time the receivables are past due, current business environment and our historical experience. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Accounts receivable are charged off against the reserve when management has determined they are uncollectible.
Pension and Retirement Plans	Pension and Retirement Plans
	The funded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans is recognized on the balance sheet. Gains and losses, prior service costs and credits and any remaining transition amounts that have not yet been recognized through pension expense will be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic pension/postretirement benefits expense. Additionally, plan assets and obligations are measured as of our fiscal year-end balance sheet date (September 30).
	We have defined benefit and defined contribution plans in the United Kingdom (the “U.K.”), Germany and in the U.S. In the U.K. and Germany, the Company provides defined benefit pension plans for certain employees and former employees and defined contribution plans for the majority of the employees. The defined benefit plans in both the U.K. and Germany are closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. In the U.S., the Company also provides defined contribution plans that cover most employees and supplementary retirement plans to certain employees and former employees who are now retired. These supplementary retirement plans are also closed to newly hired employees and have been for the two years ended September 30, 2014. These supplementary plans are funded through whole life insurance policies. The Company expects to recover all insurance premiums paid under these policies in the future, through the cash surrender value of the policies and any death benefits or portions thereof to be paid upon the death of the participant. These whole life insurance policies are carried on the balance sheet at their cash surrender values as they are owned by the Company and not assets of the defined benefit plans. In the U.S., the Company also provides for officer death benefits and post-retirement health insurance benefits through supplemental post-retirement plans to certain officers. The Company also funds these supplemental plans' obligations through whole life insurance policies on the officers.
	Pension expense is based on an actuarial computation of current future benefits using estimates for expected return on assets, expected compensation increases and applicable discount rates. Management has reviewed the discount rates and rates of return with our consulting actuaries and investment advisor and concluded they were reasonable. A decrease in the expected return on pension assets would increase pension expense. Expected compensation increases are estimated based on historical and expected increases in the future. Increases in estimated compensation increases would result in higher pension expense while decreases would lower pension expense. Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return on high quality fixed income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefit. A decrease in the discount rate would result in greater pension expense while an increase in the discount rate would decrease pension expense.
	The Company funds its pension plans in amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in applicable employee benefits laws and local tax laws. Liabilities for amounts in excess of these funding levels are accrued and reported in the consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	The Company recognizes product revenue from customers at the time of transfer of title and risk of loss which is generally at the time of shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability of sales proceeds is reasonably assured. We include freight billed to our customers as sales and the related freight costs as cost of sales. The Company reduces revenue for estimated customer returns.
	The Company recognizes revenue from software licenses when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred and the fee is fixed or determinable and collectability is probable, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("FASC") Section 985-605-25 Software - Revenue Recognition ("FASC 985-605-25"). When delivery of services accompany software sales, and VSOE does not exist, and the only undelivered element is services that do not involve significant modification, or customization, of software, then the entire fee is recognized as the services are performed. If no pattern of performance is discernible, the fee is recognized straight line over the service period. In accordance with FASC 985-605-25, for tangible products containing software components and non-software components, we determine whether these elements function together to deliver the tangible product essential functionality. If the software and non-software components of the tangible product function together to deliver the tangible product's essential functionality, software revenue recognition guidance is not applied, but rather other appropriate revenue recognition guidance is followed.
	The Company also offers training, maintenance agreements and support services. The Company has established fair value on its training, maintenance and support services based on prices charged in separate sales to customers at prices established and published in its standard price lists. These prices are not discounted. Revenue from these service obligations under maintenance contracts is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual period, which is typically 3 to 12 months, if all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Support services provided on a time and material basis are recognized as provided if all of the revenue recognition criteria have been met for that element and the support services have been provided. Training revenue is recognized when performed.
	In certain multiple-element revenue arrangements, the Company is obligated to deliver to its customers multiple products and/or services (“multiple elements”). In these transactions, the Company allocates the total revenue to be earned under the arrangement among the various elements based on the Company's best estimate of the standalone selling price. The allocation is based on vendor specific objective evidence, third party evidence or estimated selling price when that element is sold separately. The Company recognizes revenue related to the delivered products or services only if the above revenue recognition criteria are met and the delivered element has standalone value.
	The Company follows Sections 605-25 Revenue Recognition - Multiple Element Arrangements ("FASC 605-25"). FASC 605-25 provides accounting principles and application guidance on whether multiple deliverables exist, how the arrangement should be separated, and how the consideration should be allocated. This guidance provides for separate revenue recognition based upon management's estimate of the selling price for an undelivered item when there is no other means to determine the fair value of that undelivered item.
	Description of multiple-deliverable arrangements and Software Elements
	In many cases, our multiple-deliverable arrangements involve initial shipment of hardware (including tangible products that include software and non-software elements), software products and subsequent delivery of services which add value to the products that have been shipped. In some instances, services are performed prior to product shipment, but more typically services are performed subsequent to shipment of the hardware products. The timing of the delivery and performance of deliverables may vary case-by-case. In accordance with FASC 605-25, we evaluate whether we can determine VSOE or third-party evidence to allocate revenue among the various elements in an arrangement. When VSOE or third-party evidence cannot be determined, we use estimated selling prices to allocate revenue to the various elements. Estimated selling prices are determined using the targeted gross margin for each element and calculating the gross revenue for each element that would have been required to achieve the targeted gross margin, and allocating revenue to each element based on those relative values.
	Typically, product revenue which may consist of hardware (including tangible products that include software and non-software elements) and/or software elements are recognized upon shipment, or when risk of loss passes to the customer. Services elements are typically recognized upon completion for fixed-price service arrangements, and as services are performed for time and materials service arrangements.
	The following policies are applicable to the Company's major categories of segment revenue transactions:
	HPPS segment Revenue
	Revenue in the HPPS segment consists of product and service revenue. Generally, product revenue is recognized when product is shipped, provided that all revenue recognition criteria are met. Service revenue consists principally of royalty revenue related to the licensing of certain of the Company's proprietary system technology and repair services. The Company recognizes royalty revenues upon notification by the customer of shipment of the systems produced pursuant to the royalty agreement. Repair service revenue is generally based upon a fixed price and is recognized upon completion of the repair.
	We enter into multiple element arrangements in the HPPS segment. We follow the accounting policies described above for such arrangements.
	The Company's standard sales agreements generally do not include customer acceptance provisions. However, in certain instances when arrangements include a customer acceptance provision or there is uncertainty about customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance. Customers generally do not have the right of return, once customer acceptance has occurred.
	ITS Segment Revenue
	Revenue in the ITS Segment consists of product and service revenue.
	Revenue from the sale of third-party hardware and third-party software is recognized when the revenue recognition criteria are met. The Company's standard sales agreements generally do not include customer acceptance provisions. However, in certain instances when arrangements include a customer acceptance provision or there is uncertainty about customer acceptance, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance. Customers do not have the right of return.
	Service revenue is comprised of information technology consulting development, installation, implementation and maintenance services. We follow the accounting policies described above for service transactions. For arrangements that include a customer acceptance provision, or if there is uncertainty about customer acceptance of services rendered, revenue is deferred until the Company has evidence of customer acceptance.
	For sales that are financed by customers through leases with a third party, when risk of loss does not pass to the customer until the lease is executed, revenue is recognized upon cash receipt and execution of the lease.
	We sell certain third party service contracts, which are evaluated to determine whether the sale of such service revenue should be recorded as gross sales or net sales in accordance with the sales recognition criteria as required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. We must determine whether we act as a principal in the transaction and assume the risks and rewards of ownership or if we are simply acting as an agent or broker. Under gross sales recognition, the entire selling price is recorded in sales and our cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded in cost of goods sold. Under net sales recognition, the cost to the third-party service provider or vendor is recorded as a reduction to sales resulting in net sales equal to the gross profit on the transaction and there are no costs of goods sold. We use the net sales recognition method for the third party service contracts that we sell when we are not the primary obligor on the contract. We use the gross sales recognition for the third party service contracts that we sell when we act as principal and are the primary obligor.
Product Warranty Accrual	Product Warranty Accrual
	Our product sales generally include a 90-day to one-year hardware warranty. At time of product shipment, we accrue for the estimated cost to repair or replace potentially defective products. Estimated warranty costs are based upon prior actual warranty costs for substantially similar products.
Research, Engineering and Development Expenses	Engineering and Development Expenses
	Engineering and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation and other headcount-related expenses associated with product development. Engineering and development expenses also include third-party development and programming costs. We consider technological feasibility for our software products to be reached upon the release of the software, accordingly, no internal software development costs have been capitalized.
	Research and Development Expense
	For the year ended September 30, 2014, our expenses for research and development were approximately $3.5 million compared to approximately $1.9 million for fiscal year 2013. Expenditures for research and development are expensed as they are incurred.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We also reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. This methodology requires estimates and judgments in the determination of the recoverability of deferred tax assets and in the calculation of certain tax liabilities. Valuation allowances are recorded against the gross deferred tax assets that management believes, after considering all available positive and negative objective evidence, historical and prospective, with greater weight given to historical evidence, that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized.
	In addition, we are required to recognize in the consolidated financial statements, those tax positions determined to be more-likely-than-not of being sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the positions as of the reporting date. If a tax position is not considered more-likely-than-not to be sustained based solely on its technical merits, no benefits of the position are recognized.
	In addition, the calculation of the Company's tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions. The Company records liabilities for estimated tax obligations in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions. These estimated tax liabilities include the provision for taxes that may become payable in the future.
Earnings per Share of Common Stock	Earnings per Share of Common Stock
	Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from the assumed exercise and share repurchase related to dilutive stock options and is computed by dividing net income by the assumed weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
	We are required to present earnings per share, or EPS, utilizing the two class method because we had outstanding, non-vested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, which are considered participating securities.
	Basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the Company's reported net income attributable to common stockholders are as follows:
		For the year ended
		30-Sep-14		30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
	Net income	$	1,334	$	368
	Less: Net income attributable to nonvested common stock	50		7
	Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	1,284	$	361
	Weighted average total shares outstanding - basic	3,582		3,458
	Less: weighted average non-vested shares outstanding	134		69
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	3,448		3,389
	Potential common shares from non-vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options	51		52
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	3,499		3,441
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.37	$	0.11
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.37	$	0.1
	All anti-dilutive securities, including stock options, are excluded from the diluted income per share computation. For the year ended September 30, 2014, 51 thousand options were excluded from the diluted income per share calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. For the year ended September 30, 2013, approximately 133 thousand options were excluded from the diluted income per share calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation
	We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors including stock options and nonvested shares of common stock based on estimated fair values of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to calculate the fair value of stock option grants. The fair value of nonvested share awards is equal to the quoted market price of our common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market on the date of grant. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
	Because stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures and will be revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
	Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 consisted of stock-based compensation expense related to options and nonvested stock granted pursuant to the Company's stock incentive and employee stock purchase plans of approximately $361 thousand and $149 thousand, respectively.
Concentrations of Credit Risk	Concentrations of Credit Risk
	Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions in the US, Germany and in the UK. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents.
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events
	The Company recognizes in the consolidated financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the statement of financial position, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements. The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date of this filing.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements and Tax Legislation
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), to supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.  The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity is expected to be entitled for those goods or services.  ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing U.S. GAAP, including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each performance obligation.  ASU 2014-09 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 using either of two methods: (a) retrospective to each prior reporting period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients as defined within ASU 2014-09; or (b) retrospective with the cumulative effect of initially applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain additional disclosures as defined in ASU 2014-09. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on the consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-11 Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (“ASU 2013-11”). ASU 2013-11 requires that to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. For example, an entity should not evaluate whether the deferred tax asset expires before the statute of limitations on the tax position or whether the deferred tax asset may be used prior to the unrecognized tax benefit being settled. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will adopt this standard for the quarter ending December 31, 2014. The Company believes the adoption of this standard will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2013-02 Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”). ASU 2013-02 requires an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. ASU 2013-02 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will adopt this standard for the quarter ending December 31, 2014. The Company believes the adoption of this standard will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements.
	In September 2013, the Internal Revenue Service released the final tangible property regulations for Sections 162(a) and 263(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, regarding the deduction and capitalization of amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property.  The final regulations replace temporary regulations that were issued in December 2011 and are effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2014, with early adoption permitted for tax years beginning January 1, 2012.  The final regulations are effective for the Company for its tax year beginning October 1, 2014, and the Company believes the impact of the final regulations on its consolidated financial statements will not be significant.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the Company's reported net income attributable to common stockholders are as follows:
		For the year ended
		30-Sep-14		30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
	Net income	$	1,334	$	368
	Less: Net income attributable to nonvested common stock	50		7
	Net income attributable to common stockholders	$	1,284	$	361
	Weighted average total shares outstanding - basic	3,582		3,458
	Less: weighted average non-vested shares outstanding	134		69
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	3,448		3,389
	Potential common shares from non-vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options	51		52
	Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	3,499		3,441
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.37	$	0.11
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.37	$	0.1

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	The purchase price was allocated as follows:
		(Amounts in Thousands)
	Inventory	$	1,030
	Property & equipment	17
	Intangibles	260
	Gross assets acquired	1,307
	Product warranty liability assumed	(93		)
	Net assets acquired	1,214
	Less: asset purchase price	500
	Bargain purchase gain before tax	714
	Deferred tax on bargain purchase gain	(252		)
	Bargain purchase gain, net of tax effect	$	462
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information	The following table presents the unaudited proforma condensed combined financial information (in thousands, except per share amounts):
		(Unaudited) For the year ended
		30-Sep-14			September 30, 2013
	Revenue	$	85,237		$	97,089
	Net income (loss)	$	1,052		$	(518	)
	Net income (loss) per share – basic	$	0.29		$	(0.15	)
	Net income (loss) per share – diluted	$	0.29		$	(0.15	)

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	Inventories consist of the following:
		September 30, 2014		September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Raw materials	$	2,377	$	1,587
	Work-in-process	229		404
	Finished goods	3,840		2,800
	Total	$	6,446	$	4,791

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss are as follows:
		Effect of Foreign Currency Translation			Minimum Pension Liability			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	(2,273	)	$	(4,339	)	$	(6,612	)
	Change in Period	117			667			784
	Tax effect of change in period	—			(37		)	(37		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	(2,156	)	$	(3,709	)	$	(5,865	)
	Change in Period	(339		)	(2,164		)	(2,503		)
	Tax effect of change in period	—			444			444
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	(2,495	)	$	(5,429	)	$	(7,924	)

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	The components of income (loss) before income tax and income tax expense (benefit) are comprised of the following:
		For the Years Ended September 30,
		2014			2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Income (loss) before income tax:
	U.S.	$	1,460		$	809
	Foreign	(5		)	(120		)
		$	1,455		$	689
	Income tax expense (benefit):
	Current:
	Federal	$	(135	)	$	(308	)
	State	14			62
	Foreign	37			(3		)
		(84		)	(249		)
	Deferred:
	Federal	159			601
	State	16			(41		)
	Foreign	30			10
		205			570
		$	121		$	321
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	Reconciliation of “expected” income tax expense (benefit) to “actual” income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:
		For the Years Ended September 30,
		2014						2013
		(Dollar amounts in thousands)
	Computed “expected” tax expense	$	338		34	%		$	234		34	%
	Increases (reductions) in taxes resulting from:
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	25			2.5	%		1			0.3	%
	Foreign operations	99			10	%		40			5.8	%
	Permanent differences	61			6.1	%		(22		)	(3.2	)%
	Stock-based compensation	(1		)	(0.1	)%		158			22.9	%
	Foreign net operating loss	(16		)	(1.6	)%		(15		)	(2.2	)%
	Uncertain tax liability adjustment	(336		)	(33.9	)%		(61		)	(8.9	)%
	Research & Development Credit	(27		)	(2.7	)%		(50		)	(7.3	)%
	Other items	(22		)	(2.2	)%		36			5.2	%
	Income tax expense (benefit)	$	121		12.1	%		$	321		46.6	%
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	For the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, temporary differences, which give rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities), are as follows:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Deferred tax assets:
	Pension	$	2,084		$	1,539
	Goodwill	517			606
	Other reserves and accruals	329			498
	Inventory reserves and other	752			703
	State credits, net of federal benefit	33			34
	Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	18			45
	Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	1,940			1,804
	Foreign tax credits	7			7
	Depreciation and amortization	76			109
	Gross deferred tax assets	5,756			5,345
	Less: valuation allowance	(2,634		)	(2,261		)
	Realizable deferred tax asset	3,122			3,084
	Gross deferred tax liabilities	—			—
	Net deferred tax assets	$	3,122		$	3,084
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		For the Year Ended September 30, 2014			For the Year Ended September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Balance, beginning of year	$	589		$	611
	Increases in tax positions in the current year	—			39
	Settlements	(362		)	(105		)
	Lapse in statute of limitations	—			—
	Accrued penalties and interest	22			44
	Balance, end of period	$	249		$	589

Property_Equipment_and_Improve1

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Equipment and Improvements [Table Text Block]	Property, equipment and improvements, net consist of the following:
		30-Sep-14			30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Leasehold improvements	$	399		$	370
	Equipment	7,933			8,009
	Automobiles	66			67
		8,398			8,446
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,926		)	(7,026		)
	Property, equipment and improvements, net	$	1,472		$	1,420

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Tab

Acquired Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, intangible assets are as follows:
		September 30, 2014								30-Sep-13
		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period		Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net		Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Customer list	5	Years	$	910	$	500	$	410	5 years	$	820	$	410	$	410
	Non-Compete agreements	0		93		93		—		—	93		93		—
	Developed Technology	2	Years	30		$	9	$	21	—	—		—		—
	Trade Name	4	Years	140		$	26	$	114	—	—		—		—
	Total	5	Years	$	1,173	$	628	$	545	5 years	$	913	$	503	$	410
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	Annual amortization expense related to intangible assets for each of the following successive fiscal years is as follows:
	Fiscal year ending September 30:	(Amounts in thousands)
	2015	129
	2016	129
	2017	120
	2018	119
	2019	11
	Thereafter	37
	Total	$	545

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E1

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following:
		September 30,
		2014		2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Accounts payable	$	6,748	$	6,940
	Commissions	118		209
	Compensation and fringe benefits	1,594		2,202
	Professional fees and shareholders' reporting costs	485		450
	Taxes, other than income	217		316
	Warranty	213		109
	Other	376		277
		$	9,751	$	10,503

Stock_Options_and_Awards_Table

Stock Options and Awards (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense in the Company's consolidated statements of operations:
		Year ended
		30-Sep-14			September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Cost of sales	$	—		$	1
	Engineering and development	25			4
	Selling, general and administrative	336			144
	Total	$	361		$	149
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	The following tables provide summary data of stock option award activity:
		Number		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		of Shares		average			Average	Intrinsic
				exercise			Remaining	Value
				price			Contractual	(in thousands)
							Term
	Outstanding at September 30, 2012	246,425		$	7.11		—	—
	Granted	—		—			—	—
	Expired	(97,500	)	$	8.46		—	—
	Forfeited	—		—			—	—
	Exercised	(41,249	)	2.77			—	—
	Outstanding at September 30, 2013	107,676		$	7.56		—	—
	Granted	—		—			—	—
	Expired	(12,500	)	$	7.48		—	—
	Forfeited	—		—			—	—
	Exercised	(3,050	)	5.02			—	—
	Outstanding at September 30, 2014	92,126		$	7.66		1.99 Years	$	115
	Exercisable at September 30, 2014	90,813		$	7.72		1.92 Years	$	109
	Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	92,126		$	7.66		1.99 Years	$	115
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]	The following table provides summary data of nonvested stock award activity:
		Number of		Weighted			Weighted	Aggregate
		nonvested		Average			Average	Intrinsic
		shares		grant date			Remaining	Value
				Fair			Contractual	(in thousands)
				Value			Term
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2012	36,750		$	3.68		2.11 years	$	165
	Activity in 2013:
	Granted	57,250		$	5.8		—	—
	Vested	(18,000	)	$	3.79		—	—
	Forfeited	(2,500	)	6.63			—	—
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2013	73,500		$	5.21		2.18 years	$	520
	Activity in 2014:
	Granted	107,750		$	7.72		—	—
	Vested	(31,375	)	$	5.64		—	—
	Forfeited	(500	)	7.67			—	—
	Nonvested shares outstanding at September 30, 2014	149,375		$	6.92		2.45 Years	$	1,191
	Vested at September 30, 2014	107,592		$	4.17		0.26 Years	$	858
	Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	149,375		$	6.92		2.45 Years	$	1,191

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_T

Pension and Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]	The components of net periodic benefit costs related to the U.S. and international plans are as follows:
		Years Ended September 30
		2014											2013
		Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
		(amounts in thousands)
	Pension:
	Service cost	$	45			$	—			$	45		$	59		$	—		$	59
	Interest cost	770				69				839			683			64			747
	Expected return on plan assets	(472		)		—				(472		)	(410		)	—			(410		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service gains	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss	93				(9		)		84			141			24			165
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	436			$	60			$	496		$	473		$	88		$	561
	Post Retirement:
	Service cost	$	—			$	10			$	10		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	—				43				43			—			35			35
	Expected return on plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of:
	Prior service costs/(gains)	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Amortization of net (gain)/loss	—				(142		)		(142		)	—			(183		)	(183		)
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	—			$	(89	)		$	(89	)	$	—		$	(148	)	$	(148	)
	Pension:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,868			$	20			$	1,888		$	(688	)	$	(104	)	$	(792	)
	Post Retirement:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	—				276				276			—			127			127
	Total:
	Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in comprehensive income (loss)	$	1,868			$	296			$	2,164		$	(688	)	$	23		$	(665	)
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]	The following table presents an analysis of the changes in 2014 and 2013 of the benefit obligation, the plan assets and the funded status of the plans:
		Years Ended September 30
		2014											2013
		Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Pension:
	Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”)
	Balance beginning of year	$	16,651			$	1,371			$	18,022		$	16,575		$	1,605		$	18,180
	Service cost	45				—				45			59			—			59
	Interest cost	770				69				839			683			64			747
	Changes in actuarial assumptions	2,336				10				2,346			(508		)	(76		)	(584		)
	Foreign exchange impact	(389		)						(389		)	235			—			235
	Benefits paid	(494		)		(222		)		(716		)	(393		)	(222		)	(615		)
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	18,919			$	1,228			$	20,147		$	16,651		$	1,371		$	18,022
	Changes in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	9,473			$	—			$	9,473		$	8,914		$	—		$	8,914
	Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	718				—				718			475			—			475
	Company contributions	393				222				615			451			222			673
	Foreign exchange impact	4				—				4			26			—			26
	Benefits paid	(494		)		(222		)		(716		)	(393		)	(222		)	(615		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	10,094			$	—			$	10,094		$	9,473		—			$	9,473
	Funded status	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
	Unamortized net loss	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Net amount recognized	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
	Post Retirement:
	Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”):
	Balance beginning of year	$	—			$	857			$	857		$	—		$	882		$	882
	Service cost	—				10				10			—			—			—
	Interest cost	—				43				43			—			35			35
	Changes in actuarial assumptions	—				135				135			—			(60		)	(60		)
	Foreign exchange impact	—								—			—			—			—
	Benefits paid	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Projected benefit obligation at end of year	$	—			$	1,045			$	1,045		$	—		$	857		$	857
	Changes in fair value of plan assets:
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Actual gain/(loss) on plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Company contributions	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Foreign exchange impact	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Benefits paid from plan assets	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	—			$	—			$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Funded status	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
	Unamortized net loss	—				—				—			—			—			—
	Net amount recognized	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	The amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of:
		Years Ended September 30
		2014											2013
		Foreign				U.S.				Total			Foreign			U.S.			Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Pension:
	Accrued benefit liability	$	(8,825	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(10,053	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(8,549	)
	Deferred tax	(531		)		22				(509		)	(188		)	29			(159		)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419				14				5,433			3,895			1			3,896
	Net amount recognized	$	(3,937	)		$	(1,192	)		$	(5,129	)	$	(3,471	)	$	(1,341	)	$	(4,812	)
	Post Retirement:
	Accrued benefit liability	$	—			$	(1,045	)		$	(1,045	)	$	—		$	(857	)	$	(857	)
	Deferred tax	—				145				145			—			239			239
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	—				(4		)		(4		)	—			(186		)	(186		)
	Net amount recognized	$	—			$	(904	)		$	(904	)	$	—		$	(804	)	$	(804	)
	Total pension and post retirement:
	Accrued benefit liability	$	(8,825	)		$	(2,273	)		$	(11,098	)	$	(7,178	)	$	(2,228	)	$	(9,406	)
	Deferred tax	(531		)		167				(364		)	(188		)	268			80
	Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419				10				5,429			3,895			(185		)	3,710
	Net amount recognized	$	(3,937	)		$	(2,096	)		$	(6,033	)	$	(3,471	)	$	(2,145	)	$	(5,616	)
	Accumulated Benefit Obligation:
	Pension	$	(18,798	)		$	(1,228	)		$	(20,026	)	$	(16,541	)	$	(1,371	)	$	(17,912	)
	Post Retirement	—				(1,045		)		(1,045		)	—			(857		)	(857		)
	Total accumulated benefit obligation	$	(18,798	)		$	(2,273	)		$	(21,071	)	$	(16,541	)	$	(2,228	)	$	(18,769	)
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	Accrued benefit liability reported as:
		September 30,
		2014				2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Current accrued benefit liability	$	658			$	746
	Noncurrent accrued benefit liability	10,440				8,660
	Total accrued benefit liability	$	11,098			$	9,406
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]	The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid (amounts in thousands):
	Fiscal year ending September 30:		(Amounts in thousands)
	2015		$	700
	2016		732
	2017		725
	2018		702
	2019		756
	Thereafter		4,434
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]	The fair value of the assets held by the UK pension plan by asset category are as follows:
		Fair Values as of
		30-Sep-14														30-Sep-13
		Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as														Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as
	Asset Category	Total				Level 1				Level 2			Level 3			Total			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		(Thousands)
	Cash on deposit	$	352			352				$	—		$	—		$	452		452			$	—	$	—
	Pooled Funds	9,742				—				9,742			—			9,021			—			9,021		—
	Total Plan Assets	$	10,094			$	352			$	9,742		$	—		$	9,473		$	452		$	9,021	$	—
Projected Benefit Obligations
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	The following table provides the weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine the actuarial present value of projected benefit obligations at:
		Domestic						International
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate:	4.25	%		5	%		3.25	%		4.4	%
	Expected return on plan assets:							4.4	%		4.8	%
	Rate of compensation increase:							1	%		1	%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Schedule of Assumptions Used [Table Text Block]	The following table provides the weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended:
		Domestic						International
		September 30,						September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Discount rate:	5	%		4.75	%		4.4	%		4.05	%
	Expected return on plan assets:							4.9	%		5.4	%
	Rate of compensation increase:							1	%		1.12	%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]	The Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases as follows:
	Fiscal year ending September 30:	(Amounts in thousands)
	2015	$	777
	2016	458
	2017	308
	2018	228
	2019	225
		$	1,996

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area [Table Text Block]	The following table details the Company's sales by operating segment for fiscal years September 30, 2014 and 2013. The Company's sales by geographic area based on the location of where the products were shipped or services rendered are as follows:
	2014	Americas				Europe				Asia				Total			% of
																	Total
		(Amounts in thousands)
	HPPS	$	10,918			$	992			$	2,625			$	14,535		17	%
	ITS	42,643				27,403				38				70,084			83	%
	Total	$	53,561			$	28,395			$	2,663			$	84,619		100	%
	% of Total	63		%		34		%		3		%		100		%
	2013
	HPPS	$	4,031			$	12			$	2,957			$	7,000		8	%
	ITS	55,085				25,500				34				80,619			92	%
	Total	$	59,116			$	25,512			$	2,991			$	87,619		100	%
	% of Total	68		%		29		%		3		%		100		%
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country [Table Text Block]	Long-lived assets by geographic location at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		30-Sep-14				30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	North America	$	1,429			$	1,287
	Europe	589				543
	Totals	$	2,018			$	1,830
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets by Geographic Location [Table Text Block]	Deferred tax assets by geographic location at September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		30-Sep-14				30-Sep-13
		(Amounts in thousands)
	North America	$	2,300			$	2,553
	Europe	822				531
	Totals	$	3,122			$	3,084
Operating Segments
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]	The following table presents certain operating segment information.
							ITS Segment
	For the Years Ended September 30,		HPPS				Germany				United				U.S.			Total		Consolidated
			Segment								Kingdom									Total
			(Amounts in thousands)
	2014
	Sales:
	Product		$	9,151			$	9,273			$	2,131			$	38,322		$	49,726	$	58,877
	Service		5,384				15,790				1,299				3,269			20,358		25,742
	Total sales		14,535				25,063				3,430				41,591			70,084		84,619
	Profit (loss) from operations		1,352				466				(187		)		52			331		1,683
	Assets		16,966				13,499				3,464				12,378			29,341		46,307
	Capital expenditures		216				211				90				73			374		590
	Depreciation and amortization		225				185				32				192			409		634
	2013
	Sales:
	Product		$	5,483			$	8,666			$	581			$	51,114		$	60,361	$	65,844
	Service		1,517				14,975				1,409				3,874			20,258		21,775
	Total sales		7,000				23,641				1,990				54,988			80,619		87,619
	Profit (loss) from operations		(1,603		)		154				(141		)		2,291			2,304		701
	Assets		15,377				13,094				3,170				15,584			31,848		47,225
	Capital expenditures		340				232				8				278			518		858
	Depreciation and amortization		155				183				13				169			365		520
Revenues in Excess of 10 Percent of Total Revenues
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments [Table Text Block]	The following table lists customers from which the Company derived revenues in excess of 10% of total revenues for the years ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
		For the year ended
		September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
		Amount				% of			Amount				% of
						Revenues							Revenues
		(Amounts in millions)
	Customer A	$	15.2			18	%		$	15.7			18	%
	Customer B	$	15.7			19	%		$	13.4			15	%
	Customer C	$	0.2			—	%		$	10.5			12	%

Fair_Value_Measures_Tables

Fair Value Measures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	Assets and Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
								Balance
		As of September 30, 2014
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Assets:
	Money Market funds	$	1,006	$	—	$	—	$	1,006
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	1,006	$	—	$	—	$	1,006
		As of September 30, 2013
		(Amounts in thousands)
	Assets:
	Money Market funds	$	3,503	$	—	$	—	$	3,503
	Total assets measured at fair value	$	3,503	$	—	$	—	$	3,503

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Research and Development Expense (in Dollars)	$3,484	$1,857
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Number of Years Defined Benefit Plans are Closed to Newly Hired Employees	2 years
Number of Years Supplementary Retirement Plans are Closed to Newly Hired Employees	2 years
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount (in Shares)	51	133
Stock-based compensation expense on stock options and restricted stock awards	$361	$149
Minimum
Hardware Warranty Included in Product Sales	90 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	3 years
Maintenance Contracts Estimated Period	3 months
Maximum
Hardware Warranty Included in Product Sales	1 year
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	10 years
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	7 years
Maintenance Contracts Estimated Period	12 months

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Detail) - Basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the Companys reported net income attributable to common stockholders (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income	$1,334	$368
Less: Net income attributable to nonvested common stock (in Dollars)	50	7
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$1,284	$361
Weighted average total shares outstanding - basic	3,582	3,458
Less: weighted average non-vested shares outstanding	134	69
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic	3,448	3,389
Potential common shares from non-vested stock awards and the assumed exercise of stock options	51	52
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted	3,499	3,441
Net income per share - basic (in Dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.11
Net income per share - diluted (in Dollars per share)	$0.37	$0.10

Acquisition_Details

Acquisition (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 04, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount	$462,000	$0
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	500,000	0
Myricom, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount	200,000		462,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities			93,000
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			500,000
Business Acquisition pro forma Adjustments	$300,000

Acquisition_Acquisition_Purcha

Acquisition Acquisition Purchase Price Allocation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 04, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	$500	$0
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount	462	0
Myricom, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory			1,030
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Equipment			17
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles			260
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets			1,307
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities			-93
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net			1,214
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			500
Bargain purchase gain before tax			714
Deferred tax on bargain purchase gain			-252
Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount	$200		$462

Acquisition_Acquisition_Conden

Acquisition Acquisition Condensed Pro Forma Combined Financial Information (Details) (Myricom, Inc [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Myricom, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue	$85,237	$97,089
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)	$1,052	($518)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic	$0.29	($0.15)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$0.29	($0.15)

Inventories_Detail

Inventories (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Inventory, Capitalized Costs, Gross	$0.40	$0.50
Inventory Valuation Reserves	$4.70	$4.60

Inventories_Detail_Inventories

Inventories (Detail) - Inventories (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$2,377	$1,587
Work-in-process	229	404
Finished goods	3,840	2,800
Total	$6,446	$4,791

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	($339)	$117
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	-5,865	-6,612
Change in Period	-2,503	784
Tax effect of change in period	444	-37
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,924	-5,865
Effect of Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	-339
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,156	-2,273
Change in Period		117
Tax effect of change in period	0	0
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	-2,495	-2,156
Minimum Pension Liability
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	-3,709	-4,339
Change in Period	-2,164	667
Tax effect of change in period	444	-37
Balance, accumulated other comprehensive loss	($5,429)	($3,709)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Amortization of net (gain) loss included in net periodic pension cost	($58)	($18)

Income_Taxes_Detail

Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	($373,000)
Income tax expense	121,000	321,000
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	12.10%	46.60%
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	2,634,000	2,261,000
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	3,200,000	3,300,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	200,000
State
Operating Loss Carryforwards	500,000	1,200,000
U.K.
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$9,700,000

Income_Taxes_Detail_Components

Income Taxes (Detail) - Components of income before income tax and income tax expense (benefit) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income (loss) before income tax:
U.S.	$1,460	$809
Foreign	-5	-120
Income before income taxes	1,455	689
Current:
Federal	-135	-308
State	14	62
Foreign	37	-3
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-84	-249
Deferred:
Federal	159	601
State	16	-41
Foreign	30	10
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	205	570
Income tax expense (benefit)	$121	$321

Income_Taxes_Detail_Reconcilia

Income Taxes (Detail) - Reconciliation of “expected” income tax expense (benefit) to “actual” income tax expense (benefit) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Computed “expected” tax expense (in Dollars)	$338	$234
Computed “expected” tax expense	34.00%	34.00%
Increases (reductions) in taxes resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit (in Dollars)	25	1
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	2.50%	0.30%
Foreign operations (in Dollars)	99	40
Foreign operations	10.00%	5.80%
Permanent differences (in Dollars)	61	-22
Permanent differences	6.10%	-3.20%
Stock-based compensation (in Dollars)	-1	158
Stock-based compensation	-0.10%	22.90%
Foreign net operating loss (in Dollars)	-16	-15
Foreign net operating loss	-1.60%	-2.20%
Uncertain tax liability adjustment (in Dollars)	-336	-61
Uncertain tax liability adjustment	-33.90%	-8.90%
Research & Development Credit (in Dollars)	-27	-50
Research & Development Credit	-2.70%	-7.30%
Other items (in Dollars)	-22	36
Other items	-2.20%	5.20%
Income tax expense (benefit)	$121	$321
Income tax expense (benefit)	12.10%	46.60%

Income_Taxes_Detail_Deferred_t

Income Taxes (Detail) - Deferred tax assets (liabilities) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Pension	$2,084	$1,539
Goodwill	517	606
Other reserves and accruals	329	498
Inventory reserves and other	752	703
State credits, net of federal benefit	33	34
Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards	18	45
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	1,940	1,804
Foreign tax credits	7	7
Depreciation and amortization	76	109
Gross deferred tax assets	5,756	5,345
Less: valuation allowance	-2,634	-2,261
Realizable deferred tax asset	3,122	3,084
Gross deferred tax liabilities	0	0
Net deferred tax assets	$3,122	$3,084

Income_Taxes_Detail_A_reconcil

Income Taxes (Detail) - A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of year	$589	$589	$611
Increases in tax positions in the current year		0	39
Settlements		-362	-105
Lapse in statute of limitations	0		0
Accrued penalties and interest		22	44
Balance, end of period		$249	$589

Property_Equipment_and_Improve2

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	$510	$438

Property_Equipment_and_Improve3

Property, Equipment and Improvements, Net (Detail) - Property, equipment and improvements, net (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$8,398	$8,446
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-6,926	-7,026
Property, equipment and improvements, net	1,472	1,420
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	399	370
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	7,933	8,009
Automobiles
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$66	$67

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Det

Acquired Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$124	$124	$82

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Det1

Acquired Intangible Assets (Detail) - Intangible assets (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Impaired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	5 years
Gross	$1,173	$913
Accumulated Amortization	628	503
Net	545	410
Customer list
Impaired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	5 years	5 years
Gross	910	820
Accumulated Amortization	500	410
Net	410	410
Non-Compete agreements
Impaired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	0 years
Gross	93	93
Accumulated Amortization	93	93
Net	0	0
Developed Technology
Impaired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	2 years
Gross	30
Accumulated Amortization	9
Net	21	0
Trade Name
Impaired Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period	4 years
Gross	140
Accumulated Amortization	26
Net	$114	$0

Acquired_Intangible_Assets_Det2

Acquired Intangible Assets (Detail) - Annual amortization expense related to intangible assets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$129
2016	129
2017	120
2018	119
2019	11
Thereafter	37
Total	$545	$410

Accounts_Payable_and_Accrued_E2

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Detail) - Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$6,748	$6,940
Commissions	118	209
Compensation and fringe benefits	1,594	2,202
Professional fees and shareholders' reporting costs	485	450
Taxes, other than income	217	316
Warranty	213	109
Other	376	277
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$9,751	$10,503

Stock_Options_and_Awards_Detai

Stock Options and Awards (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 1997	Dec. 31, 2003	Dec. 31, 2007
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award Expiration	10 years
Share-based Compensation (in Dollars)	$361	$149
Granted, number of shares	0	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	107,750	57,250
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value (in Dollars)	9	218
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized (in Dollars)	736
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	2 years 285 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value (in Dollars)	$53	$76
The 1997 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized			199,650
The 2003 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				200,000
The 2007 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized					250,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant	74,783
Management
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Granted, number of shares		7,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	54,250
Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	6 months
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award Expiration	3 years
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	16,000	13,750
Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	37,500	36,000
Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	22,500	30,000
Stock Incentive Plans
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award Expiration	10 years
Nonvested Stock Awards | Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	1 year
Nonvested Stock Awards | Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	4 years
Nonvested Stock Awards | Chief Executive Officer
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period	3 years

Stock_Options_and_Awards_Detai1

Stock Options and Awards (Detail) - Stock-based compensation expense (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$361	$149
Cost of sales
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	0	1
Engineering and development
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	25	4
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$336	$144

Stock_Options_and_Awards_Detai2

Stock Options and Awards (Detail) - Summary data of stock option award activity (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Outstanding, number of shares	107,676	246,425
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$7.56	$7.11
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	1 year 360 days
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	90,813
Exercisable at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$7.72
Exercisable at September 30, 2014	1 year 336 days
Exercisable at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars)	$109
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	92,126
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$7.66
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014	1 year 360 days
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars)	115
Granted, number of shares	0	0
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0
Expired, number of shares	-12,500	-97,500
Expired, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$7.48	$8.46
Forfeited, number of shares	0	0
Forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$0	$0
Exercised, number of shares	-3,050	-41,249
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$5.02	$2.77
Outstanding, number of shares	92,126	107,676
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in Dollars per share)	$7.66	$7.56
Outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	1 year 360 days
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value (in Dollars)	$115

Stock_Options_and_Awards_Detai3

Stock Options and Awards (Detail) - Summary data of nonvested stock award activity (USD $)	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Summary data of nonvested stock award activity [Abstract]
Nonvested shares outstanding, number of nonvested shares	36,750		73,500	36,750
Nonvested shares outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)	$3.68		$5.21	$3.68
Nonvested shares outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	2 years 2 months 5 days	2 years 1 month 10 days	2 years 5 months 12 days
Nonvested shares outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value (in Dollars)	$165		$520	$165
Activity in 2013:
Granted, number of nonvested shares			107,750	57,250
Granted, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)			$7.72	$5.80
Vested, number of nonvested shares			-31,375	-18,000
Vested, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)			$5.64	$3.79
Forfeited, number of nonvested shares			-500	-2,500
Forfeited, weighted average grant date fair valuem (in Dollars per share)			$7.67	$6.63
Activity in 2014:
Vested at September 30, 2014			107,592
Vested at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)			$4.17
Vested at September 30, 2014			95 days
Vested at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars)			858
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014			149,375
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars per share)			$6.92
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2014			2 years 164 days
Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2013 (in Dollars)			1,191
Nonvested shares outstanding, number of nonvested shares			149,375	73,500
Nonvested shares outstanding, weighted average grant date fair value (in Dollars per share)			$6.92	$5.21
Nonvested shares outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual term	2 years 2 months 5 days	2 years 1 month 10 days	2 years 5 months 12 days
Nonvested shares outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value (in Dollars)			$1,191	$520

Employee_Stock_Purchase_Plan_D

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Number of shares covered under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)		250,000
Purchase price per share as percentage of fair market value	95.00%
Issuance of shares under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	13,507
Shares available for future issuance under the ESPP	236,493

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Number of Years Defined Benefit Plans are Closed to Newly Hired Employees	2 years
Number of Years Supplementary Retirement Plans are Closed to Newly Hired Employees	2 years
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$5,429,000	$3,710,000
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Amounts that Will be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) in Next Fiscal Year	-174,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year	700,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	10,094,000	9,473,000
Contributions in Defined Contribution Plans	186,000	185,000
Domestic Supplemental Retirement Plan
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Loans, Gross, Insurance Policy	$1,900,000	$1,800,000

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D1

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine projected benefit obligation	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Domestic
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate:	4.25%	5.00%
International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate:	3.25%	4.40%
Expected return on plan assets:	4.40%	4.80%
Rate of compensation increase:	1.00%	1.00%

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D2

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Weighted average actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Domestic
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate:	5.00%	4.75%
International
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate:	4.40%	4.05%
Expected return on plan assets:	4.90%	5.40%
Rate of compensation increase:	1.00%	1.12%

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D3

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Components of net periodic benefit costs (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	$2,164	($665)
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	296	23
Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,868	-688
Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	839	747
Expected return on plan assets	-472	-410
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	84	165
Net periodic benefit cost	496	561
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,888	-792
Pension | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	69	64
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	-9	24
Net periodic benefit cost	60	88
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	20	-104
Pension | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	770	683
Expected return on plan assets	-472	-410
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	93	141
Net periodic benefit cost	436	473
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	1,868	-688
Post Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	-142	-183
Net periodic benefit cost	-89	-148
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	276	127
Post Retirement | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	-142	-183
Net periodic benefit cost	-89	-148
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	276	127
Post Retirement | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	0	0
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Prior service gains	0	0
Amortization of net (gain)/loss	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	0	0
Increase (decrease) in minimum liability included in other comprehensive income (loss)	$0	$0

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D4

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Changes of the benefit obligation, the plan assets and funded status of the plans (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	$10,094	$9,473
Net amount recognized	11,098	9,406
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net amount recognized	2,273	2,228
Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net amount recognized	8,825	7,178
Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	839	747
Net amount recognized	10,053	8,549
Pension | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	69	64
Net amount recognized	1,228	1,371
Pension | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	770	683
Net amount recognized	8,825	7,178
Post Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Net amount recognized	1,045	857
Post Retirement | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Net amount recognized	1,045	857
Post Retirement | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	0	0
Net amount recognized	0	0
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	18,022	18,180
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	839	747
Changes in actuarial assumptions	2,346	-584
Foreign exchange impact	-389	235
Benefits paid	-716	-615
Projected benefit obligation	20,147	18,022
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Pension | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	1,371	1,605
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	69	64
Changes in actuarial assumptions	10	-76
Foreign exchange impact		0
Benefits paid	-222	-222
Projected benefit obligation	1,228	1,371
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Pension | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	16,651	16,575
Service cost	45	59
Interest cost	770	683
Changes in actuarial assumptions	2,336	-508
Foreign exchange impact	-389	235
Benefits paid	-494	-393
Projected benefit obligation	18,919	16,651
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Post Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	857	882
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Changes in actuarial assumptions	135	-60
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Projected benefit obligation	1,045	857
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Post Retirement | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	857	882
Service cost	10	0
Interest cost	43	35
Changes in actuarial assumptions	135	-60
Foreign exchange impact		0
Benefits paid	0	0
Projected benefit obligation	1,045	857
Change in projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) | Post Retirement | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	0	0
Service cost	0	0
Interest cost	0	0
Changes in actuarial assumptions	0	0
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Projected benefit obligation	0	0
Changes in fair value of plan assets:
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets			8,914
Fair value of plan assets	10,094	9,473	8,914
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	718	475
Company contributions	615	673
Foreign exchange impact	4	26
Benefits paid	-716	-615
Funded status	-10,053	-8,549
Net amount recognized	-10,053	-8,549
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Pension | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	222	222
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	-222	-222
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Funded status	-1,228	-1,371
Net amount recognized	-1,228	-1,371
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Pension | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	9,473	8,914
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	718	475
Company contributions	393	451
Foreign exchange impact	4	26
Benefits paid	-494	-393
Fair value of plan assets	10,094	9,473
Funded status	-8,825	-7,178
Net amount recognized	-8,825	-7,178
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Post Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	0	0
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Funded status	-1,045	-857
Net amount recognized	-1,045	-857
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Post Retirement | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	0	0
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Funded status	-1,045	-857
Net amount recognized	-1,045	-857
Changes in fair value of plan assets: | Post Retirement | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	0	0
Foreign exchange impact	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Fair value of plan assets	0	0
Funded status	0	0
Net amount recognized	$0	$0

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D5

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	($11,098)	($9,406)
Deferred tax	-364	80
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,429	3,710
Net amount recognized	-6,033	-5,616
Accumulated benefit obligation	-21,071	-18,769
Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-8,825	-7,178
Deferred tax	-531	-188
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419	3,895
Net amount recognized	-3,937	-3,471
Accumulated benefit obligation	-18,798	-16,541
U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-2,273	-2,228
Deferred tax	167	268
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10	-185
Net amount recognized	-2,096	-2,145
Accumulated benefit obligation	-2,273	-2,228
Pension
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-10,053	-8,549
Deferred tax	-509	-159
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,433	3,896
Net amount recognized	-5,129	-4,812
Accumulated benefit obligation	-20,026	-17,912
Pension | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-8,825	-7,178
Deferred tax	-531	-188
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,419	3,895
Net amount recognized	-3,937	-3,471
Accumulated benefit obligation	-18,798	-16,541
Pension | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-1,228	-1,371
Deferred tax	22	29
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14	1
Net amount recognized	-1,192	-1,341
Accumulated benefit obligation	-1,228	-1,371
Post Retirement
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-1,045	-857
Deferred tax	145	239
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-4	-186
Net amount recognized	-904	-804
Accumulated benefit obligation	-1,045	-857
Post Retirement | Foreign
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	0	0
Deferred tax	0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0
Net amount recognized	0	0
Accumulated benefit obligation	0	0
Post Retirement | U.S.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Accrued benefit liability	-1,045	-857
Deferred tax	145	239
Accumulated other comprehensive income	-4	-186
Net amount recognized	-904	-804
Accumulated benefit obligation	($1,045)	($857)

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D6

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Accrued benefit liability (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities [Abstract]
Current accrued benefit liability	$658	$746
Noncurrent accrued benefit liability	10,440	8,660
Total accrued benefit liability	$11,098	$9,406

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D7

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Future benefit payments (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$700
2016	732
2017	725
2018	702
2019	756
Thereafter	$4,434

Pension_and_Retirement_Plans_D8

Pension and Retirement Plans (Detail) - Fair value of the assets held by the UK pension plan by asset category (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	$10,094	$9,473
Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level I
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	352	452
Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level II
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	9,742	9,021
Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level III
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	0	0
Cash on deposit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	352	452
Cash on deposit | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level I
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	352	452
Cash on deposit | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level II
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	0	0
Cash on deposit | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level III
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	0	0
Pooled Funds
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	9,742	9,021
Pooled Funds | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level I
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	0	0
Pooled Funds | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level II
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	9,742	9,021
Pooled Funds | Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered as Level III
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Plan assets fair value	$0	$0

Lines_of_Credit_Detail

Lines of Credit (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$2.50	$2.50
Interest rate terms	Prime plus 1% to London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.5%, with a floor of 4%	Prime plus 1% to London Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.5%, with a floor of 4%
Amount outstanding	$2.10	$2.40
Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate, percentage, minimum	4.00%	4.00%
Line of Credit | Prime Rate
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%	1.00%
Line of Credit | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%	2.50%

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense (in Dollars)	$1.30	$1
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	201

Commitments_and_Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - Future minimum rental payments on non-cancelable operating leases (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2015	$777
2016	458
2017	308
2018	228
2019	225
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$1,996

Segment_Information_Detail_The

Segment Information (Detail) - The following table presents certain operating segment information. (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Sales:
Product	$58,877	$65,844
Service	25,742	21,775
Total sales	84,619	87,619
Profit (loss) from operations	1,683	701
Assets	46,307	47,225
Capital expenditures	590	858
Depreciation and amortization	634	520
HPPS
Sales:
Product	9,151	5,483
Service	5,384	1,517
Total sales	14,535	7,000
Profit (loss) from operations	1,352	-1,603
Assets	16,966	15,377
Capital expenditures	216	340
Depreciation and amortization	225	155
Germany [Member]
Sales:
Product	9,273	8,666
Service	15,790	14,975
Total sales	25,063	23,641
Profit (loss) from operations	466	154
Assets	13,499	13,094
Capital expenditures	211	232
Depreciation and amortization	185	183
UK [Member]
Sales:
Product	2,131	581
Service	1,299	1,409
Total sales	3,430	1,990
Profit (loss) from operations	-187	-141
Assets	3,464	3,170
Capital expenditures	90	8
Depreciation and amortization	32	13
U.S.
Sales:
Product	38,322	51,114
Service	3,269	3,874
Total sales	41,591	54,988
Profit (loss) from operations	52	2,291
Assets	12,378	15,584
Capital expenditures	73	278
Depreciation and amortization	192	169
Total Service and System Integration Segment [Member]
Sales:
Product	49,726	60,361
Service	20,358	20,258
Total sales	70,084	80,619
Profit (loss) from operations	331	2,304
Assets	29,341	31,848
Capital expenditures	374	518
Depreciation and amortization	$409	$365

Segment_Information_Detail_The1

Segment Information (Detail) - The Company’s sales by operating segment (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	$84,619	$87,619
% of Total	100.00%	100.00%
Americas
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	53,561	59,116
% of Total	63.00%	68.00%
Europe
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	28,395	25,512
% of Total	34.00%	29.00%
Asia
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	2,663	2,991
% of Total	3.00%	3.00%
HPPS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	14,535	7,000
% of Total	17.00%	8.00%
HPPS | Americas
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	10,918	4,031
HPPS | Europe
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	992	12
HPPS | Asia
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	2,625	2,957
ITS
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	70,084	80,619
% of Total	83.00%	92.00%
ITS | Americas
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	42,643	55,085
ITS | Europe
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	27,403	25,500
ITS | Asia
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Sales	$38	$34

Segment_Information_Detail_Lon

Segment Information (Detail) - Long-lived assets by geographic location (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$2,018	$1,830
North America
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	1,429	1,287
Europe
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets	$589	$543

Segment_Information_Detail_Def

Segment Information (Detail) - Deferred tax assets by geographic location (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	$3,122	$3,084
North America
Deferred tax assets	2,300	2,553
Europe
Deferred tax assets	$822	$531

Segment_Information_Detail_Maj

Segment Information (Detail) - Major customers (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Customer A
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount (in Dollars)	$15.20	$15.70
% of Revenues	18.00%	18.00%
Customer B
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount (in Dollars)	15.7	13.4
% of Revenues	19.00%	15.00%
Customer C
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]
Amount (in Dollars)	$0.20	$10.50
% of Revenues	0.00%	12.00%

Fair_Value_Measures_Detail_Ass

Fair Value Measures (Detail) - Assets and Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Money Market funds	$1,006	$3,503
Total assets measured at fair value	1,006	3,503
Level 1
Assets:
Money Market funds	1,006	3,503
Total assets measured at fair value	1,006	3,503
Level 2
Assets:
Money Market funds	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0
Level 3
Assets:
Money Market funds	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	$0	$0

Dividend_Detail

Dividend (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Aug. 06, 2014	14-May-14	Feb. 11, 2014	Dec. 17, 2013	Aug. 07, 2013	8-May-13	Dec. 10, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$0.11	$0.11	$0.11	$0.10	$0.10	$0.10	$0.20	$0.43	$0.40

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
	member
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Members of CSP Inc.'s Board of Directors serving on related party company's board	2
Revenue from Related Parties	$161,348
Accounts Receivable, Related Parties	$29,260