Systems and methods for retrofit wireless communications in cordless power tools

Abstract

A power tool system includes a power tool configured to receive input power from a power device and includes a communications system within the power device, where the communications system comprises communications circuitry configured to receive power tool operating information. The power device is configured to gather power device operating information. The power tool system includes a retrofit tag removably coupled to an external surface of a housing of the power device, the retrofit tag being configured to wirelessly couple with the communications system to receive at least a portion of the power tool operating information and/or the power device operating information with a first wireless communication mode. The retrofit tag is configured to transmit at least a portion of the power tool operating information or the power device operating information with a second wireless communication mode. The first wireless communication mode is different than the second wireless communication mode.