Battery system for power equipment

A receptacle assembly for power equipment, the receptacle assembly comprising:

• a plurality of terminals configured to connect to a plurality of terminals of a battery;
• and
• a processing circuit configured to communicate with a processing circuit of the battery;
• wherein the processing circuit is further configured to enable the battery to transfer power from the battery to the receptacle upon a receipt of information from the processing circuit of the battery to allow the battery to transfer power from the battery to the receptacle.

A method for connecting a battery to a receptacle, the method comprising:

• removably connecting the battery to the receptacle, wherein the battery and the receptacle are electrically and communicably connected;
• transferring information between a processing circuit of the battery and a processing circuit of the receptacle;
• and
• transferring power from the battery to the receptacle based on the transfer of information between the processing circuit of the battery and the processing circuit of the receptacle.