imc STUDIO 2026 Software

Notes:

• The Update from imc STUDIO 2025 or older to imc STUDIO 2026 is not for free.
• When updating, especially when using imc ARGUSfit devices or Scripting, please note the compatibility information in the What's new?
• Starting with imc STUDIO 2026 R1, numerous improvements and bug fixes have been introduced. Of particular note is the fix for the STUDIO scaling issue. Further details are available on the linked webpage.
• A patch for imc DEVICES 2.16 Rx to 2.19 R1 is available to stabilize the TCP/IP connection for Modbus: Patch_imc_DEVICES_2.16_Rx-2.19_R1_IT043296.
• A patch for devices of firmware group A fixes the "internal error" message when selecting the characteristic curve for thermocouples or PT100 - temperature measurement is possible again. Affected: imc STUDIO 2026 R1 with imc DEVICES 2.19 R1: Patch_imc_STUDIO_2026_R1_IT045008.
• A patch for devices with CAN (e.g., imc BUSDAQflex) resolves the issue where devices may not wake up from sleep mode under certain circumstances. This affects imc STUDIO 2026 R1 with imc DEVICES 2.19 R1: Patch_imc_DEVICES_2.19_R1_IT045031.

The following downloads are intended to help you with your application with imc STUDIO.

GSD file  for PROFINET-IRT

Download GSD-D file

Firmware and Driver: imc DEVICES and imc DEVICEcore

In the document "Firmware in imc STUDIO and imc WAVE" you will find detailed information about the following topics:

• Rules and guidelines on compatibility
• Operating multiple firmware versions simultaneously
• Installation procedures
• AddOns vs. Revisionsl

The update from imc DEVICES 2.6 or older is not for free.

Safety Certificate

Download Safety Certificate imcCert.cpt for secure access via https

imc devices having serial numbers 140000 and higher are supported, for which the associated activation code has been provided.

For transfer via a secure https-access, the "imcCert.cpt" certificate is necessary.

For the activation, please go to

Setup -> Configuration -> Device properties

into the Device configuration. Under Access protection (right column), you can navigate to the certificate. Please select the certificate "imcCert.cpt", which you have downloaded before and saved under the installation path under Firmware\Idif\, e.g. "C:\Program Files (x86)\imc\imc DEVICES 2.18 R5\Firmware\Idif".

This certificate is valid until 23.02.2027 and must be replaced upon expiration.

Repair Tool

Download Repair Tool

• Please copy the Repair.exe and the dirrepair.bat in the corresponding archive with the defect files and then run the dirrepair.bat in a DOS-window. After that it should be possible to open the files.