Circuit Explanation: Op Amp Diode Logic

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The discussion focuses on understanding a circuit involving op-amps and diodes, specifically the role of a clamping diode (D2) that limits output voltage to 3.3V. The user explains the circuit's components, including a voltage divider and the absence of R2, which complicates the analysis. It is clarified that when input voltage (Vin) exceeds 3V, the output voltage (Vout) is clamped to 3V, activating diode D4 and establishing negative feedback. The circuit is designed to monitor voltage at a point called Vfilter, which indicates if a connected storage battery is outside its correct voltage range. Overall, the circuit's purpose is to ensure voltage regulation and monitoring for safety.
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Hey all,
This newb needs help understanding the posted circuit. Real quick, I'm going to post what I understand from left to right.
R53 and R62 = Voltage Divider
D2 = Clamping Diode (Clamping to 3.3V)
R45 = R1 in basic (R2/R1)Vin = Vout op amp formula

This is where I get stuck.
Let's call the node b4 R45 Vin. We would have [(Vin-Vref)/R45] = [(Vref - Vo)/R2] - however no R2. Instead, there's a diode that is in the off (depending on how you look at it) preventing any output from the first op-amp. Where then I guess the second OP Amp equation looks like Vo = [(Vin-Vref)/R45]. I am pretty sure I am missing some inverse logic in all of this, but regardless, I hope I got what I was trying to say across. Click Here for the Op-Amp datasheet. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Namely, what is that diode doing? What's the purpose of this circuit? Thank you.
 

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And when I say newb, I am referring to myself.
 
U10B work as clamping circuit. The output voltage can changer from 0 to 3V.
Higher voltage will be clamp.
Vout = Vin if Vin<3V, D4 is off and U10B is in positive saturation because inverting input voltage is smaller then non-inverting input.
And if Vin > 3V then Vout = 3V. Now D4 is ON and and closes the negative feedback loop. And non-inverting input is equal to inverting input voltage.
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What is this circuit used in? Do you know what Vfilter comes from?

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It's a circuit to monitor the voltage at Vfilter. Presumably the output "Vbat detect" either tells you if flying mammals or superheroes are in the area, or (more likely) that some sort of storage battery (maybe a backup powier supply) that is connected to Vfilter somehow, is outside its correct voltage range. The 3.3V supply for this circuit would be independent of what was being monitored.

To get 3V output from the potential divider, Vfilter would be at 3 x (84.5+5.1)/5.1 = 53V, so presumably that is the critical voltage level for whatever the circuit is monitoring.
 
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