Questions on Agilent DC Power Supply Schematic with CC

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The discussion centers on an Agilent DC power supply schematic, specifically focusing on the roles of diodes CR10 and CR11 in the current error amplifier and the function of resistor R34. The diodes are believed to prevent excessive voltage at the op-amp's input, while the current through resistor R2 is measured via a bridge circuit involving resistors R27, R34, R18, and R17. Additionally, the purpose of jumpers JP1 and JP2 is questioned, with a suggestion that they may relate to the connection between V+ and +S for input voltage development at U4B. The high impedance digital voltmeters are used to measure output voltage and current by sensing voltage across R2. Notably, the positive output terminal appears to function as a ground relative to the bias supply S+.
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This is an Agilent DC power supply schematic with CC. I've been going over it and got a few questions.

What is the purpose of 2 diodes CR10 CR11 in the current error amplifier and how is the current amplifier suppose to measure voltage across R2? Why do we need R34 ?

Also what does JP1 and JP2 do?
 
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I would say that the diodes are to prevent too much voltage from developing across the input of the op-amp. The current through R2 (voltage across it) is sensed by the bridge circuit formed by R27 and R34 (one side) and R18 and R17 (other side). Somehow, through J1 (3) V+ there must be a connection back to +S. I don't see it on the schematic though. But it must be present in order for U4B to develop an input voltage. It may not be a direct connection, but there must be something that relates them.
 
Well, the V+ V- and I+ I- are high impedance digital voltmeters. One to measure voltage across the output and the other was suppose to display current by measuring voltage across R2.

The weird aspect of this schematic is the positive output terminal is basically a ground with respect to the bias supply S+ .
 
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