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Note 2 - Revenue Recognition 1 (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied, Revenue Recognized, Percentage	57.00%		69.00%
Revenues, Total	$ 3,900		$ 5,300
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Contract with Customer, Payment Term			30 days
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Extended Service Warranty, Term			4 years
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Revenues, Total		$ 0		$ 0

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