Recipe Weighing Software

WeightControl Formula

WeightControl Formula is a recipe and formulation weighing module that requires WeightControl Base. It guides operators ingredient by ingredient, shows totals and percentages, scales formulas to larger batches and exports batch records as PDF or CSV. Several users can work at the same time through a web interface.

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Requires
WeightControl Base
Access
Multi-user web interface
Export
Print · PDF · CSV
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Description

WeightControl Formula is a recipe and formulation weighing module for WeightControl Base. It guides operators step by step through weighing several ingredients, so that each batch is made up in the same way and every component is recorded. Formula is an extension: WeightControl Base must already be installed or be ordered at the same time.

Step-by-step recipe weighing

Recipes are managed digitally. During weighing, the software records each component and shows:

  • the total weight of the batch;
  • the amount of each ingredient;
  • each ingredient as a percentage of the total.

Formulas can be scaled up to larger batch sizes, and completed batches can be printed or exported as PDF or CSV. Formula works with different kinds of weighing equipment, from laboratory balances to industrial weighing systems, so the same method applies to a small laboratory sample and a production batch. Suitable hardware is listed under industrial scales.

Multi-user web interface

Formula is used through a web interface, so several people can work with it at the same time. Recipes are maintained in one central place, weighing jobs can run simultaneously, and other departments can be given access to the results. User roles and rights determine who may do what. Because access is through a web browser, nothing has to be installed on individual workstations and the data stays in one place.

Where it is used

  • laboratories and R&D;
  • food production, including bakeries and breweries;
  • pharmaceutical production;
  • chemicals, paints and coatings;
  • cosmetics.

In these sectors a small change in the ratio of ingredients can alter product properties or lead to rejection at quality control. Recording every component makes deviations visible and documents how each batch was made.

Adapting Formula to your process

Formula can be adapted to a company's workflow, recipe structure, batch sizes, user roles and reporting or traceability requirements, including integration with ERP, MES or LIMS systems. Describe your process and systems when you request a quote. For counting or prepackage checks, see WeightControl Count and WeightControl SQC; for vehicle weighing, WeightControl InOut. All modules are listed under industrial software.

Request a quote for Formula together with WeightControl Base.

Features

  • Extension module for WeightControl Base
  • Step-by-step weighing of multiple ingredients
  • Total weight, amount per ingredient and percentage of total shown live
  • Formulas scaled up to larger batch sizes
  • Batch printout and export to PDF or CSV
  • Web interface for several simultaneous users
  • User roles and access rights
  • Works with laboratory balances and industrial weighing systems
  • Can be adapted to recipe structures, batch sizes and ERP, MES or LIMS

General

ManufacturerWPL Industries
SeriesWeightControl
TypeRecipe weighing software module
Article number87000114
Used inLaboratories, food, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics production

Technical specifications

TypeRecipe and formulation weighing module
RequiresWeightControl Base
Recipe managementRecipes managed digitally and centrally
Weighing guidanceStep-by-step weighing of multiple ingredients
Live valuesTotal weight, amount per ingredient, percentage of total
Batch scalingFormulas scaled up to larger batches
OutputBatch printout; export to PDF and CSV
AccessWeb interface; several users at the same time
User managementUser roles and access rights
InstallationNo installation needed on individual workstations (browser access)
Weighing equipmentLaboratory balances to industrial weighing systems
CustomisationWorkflow, recipe structure, batch sizes, user roles, reporting and traceability
IntegrationCan be adapted for ERP, MES or LIMS
FAQ

WeightControl Formula – frequently asked questions

Do I need WeightControl Base to use WeightControl Formula?

Yes. WeightControl Formula is an extension module and does not run on its own. WeightControl Base must already be installed on the Windows PC or tablet, or be ordered at the same time. Base provides the scale connection, database and user management that Formula builds on.

What does WeightControl Formula show during weighing?

For the active recipe, Formula shows the total weight, the amount of each ingredient and each ingredient's percentage of the total. Operators are guided from one component to the next. When the batch is complete it can be printed or exported as a PDF or CSV file.

Can several people use Formula at the same time?

Yes. Formula is used through a web interface, so several users can work with it simultaneously from different workstations. Recipes are managed centrally, and user roles and access rights control who can edit recipes, run weighings or only view results.

Can Formula be linked to our ERP, MES or LIMS?

Formula can be adapted to your process, including integration with ERP, MES or LIMS systems, recipe structures, batch sizes and reporting requirements. Describe the systems you use and the data you want to exchange in your quote request, so the scope can be agreed.

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