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In a preferred embodiment, a workstation kit includes a support column having a partially open end, an easily accessible interior cavity, and a number of openings in the column's outer surface allowing utilities to be run within the column to the workstation. The support column has a plurality of ho

In a preferred embodiment, a workstation kit includes a support column having a partially open end, an easily accessible interior cavity, and a number of openings in the column's outer surface allowing utilities to be run within the column to the workstation. The support column has a plurality of holes around its periphery allowing the easy addition of a variety of workstation components in a number of different configurations providing a workstation with high modularity. Another component of the workstation kit is a cap defined by a vertical cavity and attaching to a partially open end of the support column allowing utilities to be run into the column and additionally providing a handle. An accessory includes a retractable privacy screen which attaches to the column. Methods for reconfiguring a workstation kit and for wiring a workstation are provided. Additionally, methods for attaching and detaching a retractable privacy screen are provided. Finally, a method of moving a workstation is provided.

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In a preferred embodiment, a workstation kit includes a support column having a partially open end, an easily accessible interior cavity, and a number of openings in the column's outer surface allowing utilities to be run within the column to the workstation. The support column has a plurality of ho

In a preferred embodiment, a workstation kit includes a support column having a partially open end, an easily accessible interior cavity, and a number of openings in the column's outer surface allowing utilities to be run within the column to the workstation. The support column has a plurality of holes around its periphery allowing the easy addition of a variety of workstation components in a number of different configurations providing a workstation with high modularity. Another component of the workstation kit is a cap defined by a vertical cavity and attaching to a partially open end of the support column allowing utilities to be run into the column and additionally providing a handle. An accessory includes a retractable privacy screen which attaches to the column. Methods for reconfiguring a workstation kit and for wiring a workstation are provided. Additionally, methods for attaching and detaching a retractable privacy screen are provided. Finally, a method of moving a workstation is provided. ting with each other in order to reach agreement to support each other by each said unit monitoring telemetry transmitters associated with the other unit.8. The method of claim 6 further comprising: said first telemetry collection unit providing said second telemetry collection units with identifications of remote telemetry transmitters associated with said first telemetry collection unit, and said second telemetry collection unit providing said first telemetry collection unit with identifications of remote telemetry transmitters associated with said second telemetry collection unit. 9. An apparatus comprising: (i) a first telemetry collection unit comprising: a receiver for receiving from a first remote telemetry transmitter that is associated with said first telemetry collection unit and for receiving alarm from a second remote telemetry transmitter that is associated with a second telemetry collection unit and for receiving from said second telemetry collection unit,a transmitter for transmitting to said second telemetry collection unit to inquire about said alarm, andwherein said first telemetry collection unit is for forwarding said alarm depending on the result of communications with said second telemetry collection unit, and (ii) said second telemetry collection unit comprising: a receiver for receiving from said second remote telemetry transmitter and for receiving from said first telemetry collection unit, anda transmitter for transmitting to said first telemetry collection unit.10. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said second telemetry collection unit is for providing said first telemetry collection units with identification of said second remote telemetry transmitter.11. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said receiver of said second telemetry collection unit is further for receiving alarm from said first remote telemetry transmitter, and said first telemetry collection unit further comprises a transmitter for transmitting to said second telemetry collection unit to inquire about said alarm from said first remote telemetry transmitter, and wherein said second telemetry collection unit is for forwarding said alarm from said first remote telemetry transmitter depending on the result of communications with said first telemetry collection unit. 12. The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said first telemetry colle