Input switch glitches?

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Cyril Wichers
Posts: 4
Joined: Mon Aug 03, 2020
Location: Bovenkarspel
Country: The Netherlands
Laser Machine Make or Type: 5030
Laser Power: 50W
Laser Bed Size: 20"x12"
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: V8.01.47
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: CW-5000

I've rewired my 50W laser and almost everything seems to be working.
Today I was testing the door safety switch I installed, when I noticed something strange.
The switch is working, I can see the status updating in the diagnoses screen.
The thing is, that it looks like the status of the door switch is glitching.
When the door is closed and I activate (for instance) the z-axis limit switch, the door switch status changes to active (door open).
It stays active, even after releasing the z-axis limit switch. It only starts working again, when I open and close the door.
The x- and y- limit switch do the same.
I've already tried changing the wiring on the door limit switch. I've even put a jumper wire instead of the switch. Even then, the status changes when one of the limit switches is triggered.
It looks like there's a problem with the controller itself. Has anybody had this problem before?

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Dave Vigness
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Location: Kansas City - Rural
Country: USA
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Laser Machine Make or Type: Chine Red and Black
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Laser Bed Size: 20 x 26
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Control Software: RDWORKS
RDWorks Version: 8.01.54
Ruida Controller: RDC6445
Windows Version: 7
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Only time I had a similar problem is when I swapped controllers, and forgot that the controllers switch the ground, not the positive. Everything is positive to...

You may have swapped something and are inadvertently providing a ground path. Or you have a wire that's rubbed through the insulation and is giving a ground path if moved. A shot in the dark, but hey.
Cyril Wichers
Posts: 4
Joined: Mon Aug 03, 2020
Location: Bovenkarspel
Country: The Netherlands
Laser Machine Make or Type: 5030
Laser Power: 50W
Laser Bed Size: 20"x12"
Home Position: TL
RDWorks Version: V8.01.47
Ruida Controller: RDC6442
Windows Version: 10
Accessories: CW-5000

All the wiring is new, so I doubt that's the problem.
Besides, I put a jumper wire directly from ground to the door protect input, and even then it happens.
I also tried connecting all the ground wires, to eliminate any chance of interference, but to no avail.
I'm at a loss at the moment.
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