EXHIBIT 23(a) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Base Ten Systems, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated December 23, 1996 (May 16, 1997 as to Note M), appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Base Ten Systems, Inc. for the year ended October 31, 1996. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Parsippany, New Jersey August 22, 1997