The nozzle reader is a is a ruggedized, intrinsically safe RFID Reader, used for Fueling Management Systems (FMS). The unique mounting design allows durable fixation on a wide range of fuel filling nozzles. The unit turns a filling nozzle into an RFID reader that is automatically activated when the nozzle is tilted. The Nozzle Unit is designed to work in combination with VIU Vehicle Tags and Wireless Controllers as RFID front-end for Fuel Management Systems.The NRTU includes a led that indicates whether the unit is operational, and a tag was successfully read. The rugged housing makes the Nozzle Unit resistant to typical fueling environments and rain water. Its tamper evident removal detection feature prevents potential fuel theft. As soon as the Nozzle Unit detects a corresponding vehicle tag, the tag’s unique ID and required fuel information is sent via an encrypted channel to the corresponding SCT Wireless Controller.