Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 85	$ 90
Other intangibles, amortization	$ 180	$ 137
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	3,909,040	3,845,531
Common stock, shares outstanding	3,896,324	3,832,815
Treasury stock, shares	12,716	12,716
5% preferred stock, Series B, voting, cumulative, convertible
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued