Personal protective system tool communication adapter

A system, comprising:

• a tool comprising a user input configured to generate a tool activation signal;
• a tool power controller configured to provide power to the tool in response to the user input;
• a tool communication adapter attachable between the tool and the tool power controller and comprising:
• an adapter body having first and second mechanical attachment ends and first and second electrical connectors proximate the first and second mechanical attachment ends;
• a wire channel extending through the body between the first and second mechanical attachment ends and comprising a first wire channel connector at the first attachment end and a second wire channel connector at the second mechanical attachment end;
• a gas supply tube extending through the body between the first and second mechanical attachment ends and comprising a first gas supply tube connector at the first attachment end and a second gas supply tube connector at the second mechanical attachment end;
• and
• a control unit in communication with the first and second electrical connectors;
• and
• a protective filter movable between a closed position and an open position in response to a filter command signal;
• wherein the control unit is configured to provide a closed filter command signal to the protective filter in response to the tool activation signal;
• and
• wherein the control unit is positioned in the tool communication adapter body.