The Universal Station Control Unit (uSCU) provides a "best value" over-all stores management solution. The uSCU architecture and design is based on current component technology that reduces weight, costs and obsolescence issues. Its configuration and capabilities decrease the number of boxed per shipset by incorporating the stores adaptation and power control into a single unit for control two stations and stores. The uSCU provides an electronic interface from the store on the rack to the stores management processor.