A controller receives a power-level command representative of a level of power to be transmitted by a single-spool turboshaft engine to a controllable load. To power down the memory controller, the normal-mode output buffer drives signal CKE low, then the power island drives signal CKE_prime low, then the memory controller is powered down. Messages are prepared in advance for delivery via different channels, including voice, fax, pager, and e-mail. Accordingly, the axial split allows the carrier to expand and contract in diameter. In addition the fecal management device of the present invention has the ability for easy application of the device.