The present invention provides a system and method allowing customers to conduct a remote banking transaction at a fuel dispenser, including obtaining cash in association with the transaction at the dispenser or a common terminal in the dispenser forecourt. In response to the output of a micro controller, information is displayed concerning the number of laps completed, the distance completed, and the time. The two-wire controlling and monitoring system further comprises a controller and power supply unit having a set of schedules of instructions and supplying power by applying a first alternating DC voltage signal to a two-wire cable interconnecting the controller and power supply unit and the third plurality of localized irrigation control units. The determining part determines the weight or the dimensions of the respective articles based on the measured values by the plurality of the measuring parts.