{"id":1424,"date":"2026-03-11T13:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/clc-t-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:51:24","slug":"csc-t","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/csc-t\/","title":{"rendered":"CSC-T"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"less-dark\" class=\"main-hero relative py-20 lg:py-40 lg:pb-40 max-[643px] overflow-hidden is-layout-flex wp-block-acf-main-hero-is-layout-flex\" style=\"\">\n    \n    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-768x512.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full absolute top-0 left-0 object-cover -z-20 \" alt=\"CSC-T\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 992px) 260px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/csc-t-1214x810.jpg 1214w\" \/>\n    <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full -z-10\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"container grid grid-cols-12 gap-6\">\n        <div class=\"col-span-12 lg:col-span-7 product-hero__content\">\n            <div class=\"content    \">\n        <span class=\"text-subtitle mb-2 block text-secondary \">Structural steering during peak moments<\/span>\n                <h1 class=\" text-h2 md:text-h1 leading-[38px] mb-6 text-font-heading\">CSC-T: Capacity steering at fixed moments<\/h1>\n                <div class=\"flex flex-wrap gap-4 md:gap-6 mt-6\">\n                                        <a href=\"#textblock\" class=\"btn btn--outline btn--secondary \" target=\"_self\" >\n                Discover how\n    <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <h4>A CSC-T (capacity steering contract with time or static capacity steering) is a contract with the grid operator in which companies adjust their electricity consumption or production at fixed moments to reduce congestion on the electricity grid.<\/h4>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">CSC-T at a glance<\/h2>\n            <ul>\n<li>A CSC-T is a contract with the grid operator for capacity steering at fixed moments<\/li>\n<li>You actively adjust consumption, generation or storage within agreed time windows<\/li>\n<li>You increase or decrease power to relieve the electricity grid<\/li>\n<li>You retain your transport capacity, while deploying flexibility in a targeted way<\/li>\n<li>A CBC-T provides financial compensation, helps reduce waiting times for new connections, and helps prevent congestion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">What is a CLC-T?<\/h2>\n            <p>A capacity steering contract with time (CSC-T) is a contract in which a large consumer or producer agrees to actively increase or decrease electricity consumption or production at fixed moments. The goal is to relieve the electricity grid during peak periods.<\/p>\n<p>The grid operator determines the time windows for capacity steering, usually during periods when the electricity grid is heavily loaded.<\/p>\n<p>Participants therefore know in advance when adjustments are required. During these periods the company adjusts consumption or generation according to the contract terms. This creates additional capacity on the grid exactly where and when it is needed.<\/p>\n<p>In return, the company receives a fixed compensation for making flexibility available and deploying it during the agreed periods.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Why enter into a CSC-T contract?<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0db3a384-35f7-4915-9916-3b752fd912f9-14\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-30\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2bdbc332-8e83-4be6-bea0-fbc2b2b185cc\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"166\">Participation in a CSC-T delivers immediate value: a fixed fee and full predictability. You know exactly when to adjust and can align your operations accordingly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"180\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"329\">\n<li data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"224\">shifting production to different times<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"287\">temporarily increasing or reducing electricity consumption<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"329\">adjusting generation or using storage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"449\">This allows you to optimize your energy use, avoid disruptions to your operations, and create a stable revenue stream.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"585\">At the same time, you help relieve the electricity grid at peak moments\u2014without being structurally limited in your transport capacity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"683\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For businesses, this means: maximum control, predictable revenues, and smart use of flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"textblock\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Who is CSC-T suitable for?<\/h2>\n            <p>CSC-T is suitable for companies that can temporarily adjust their consumption or production without interrupting their operations.<\/p>\n<p>Examples include:<br \/>\n\u2022 industrial companies that can shift processes in time<br \/>\n\u2022 data centres or cold storage facilities with flexible energy use<br \/>\n\u2022 energy installations that can ramp production up or down<br \/>\n\u2022 companies with energy storage or an energy management system (EMS)<\/p>\n<p>The product is particularly interesting for organisations that can actively steer their energy use but prefer predictable moments of activation.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"text-plusmin\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Is CSC-T suitable for your organisation?<\/h2>\n            <p>A CSC-T comes with clear advantages and considerations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"plus\">Predictable: time windows and conditions are known in advance<\/div>\n<div class=\"plus\">Financial certainty through a fixed compensation<\/div>\n<div class=\"plus\">Flexible way to help solve grid congestion<\/div>\n<div class=\"plus\">Full transport capacity remains available outside the steering periods<\/div>\n<div class=\"min\">Business processes must be controllable<\/div>\n<div class=\"min\">Additional energy management or EMS may be required<\/div>\n<div class=\"min\">Adjustments must be made during the agreed time windows<\/div>\n<div class=\"min\">The contract contains binding obligations<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"text-stappen\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">CSC-T in 6 steps<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>1. Register with your grid operator or GOPACS<\/h3>\n<p>Indicate your interest via the website or account manager of your grid operator. GOPACS can help guide you through the registration process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tussenstap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>2. Draft a contract with your grid operator<\/h3>\n<p>Together with the grid operator you agree on volumes, time windows and compensation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tussenstap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>3. Technical setup<\/h3>\n<p>Ensure installations and the energy management system (EMS) can steer power during the agreed periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tussenstap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>4. Validation by the grid operator<\/h3>\n<p>The grid operator verifies that the steering is technically feasible and measurable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tussenstap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>5. Active participation<\/h3>\n<p>During the agreed time windows the company adjusts consumption or production according to the contract terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tussenstap\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"stap\">\n<h3>6. Receive compensation<\/h3>\n<p>You receive the agreed compensation for making flexibility available and deploying it during the agreed periods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"start\">\n<h3>Interested in CSC-T?<\/h3>\n<p>Are you interested in a CSC-T contract? Let us know. We will ensure that your grid operator contacts you.<\/p>\n<p>Together we create space on the electricity grid, with flexibility as the key.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/large-customers\/apply-flex-product\/?interest=CLC-T\">Apply<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"text-flex-bfts\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">CSC-T in practice<\/h2>\n            <h4>Situation<\/h4>\n<p>A cold storage facility enters into a CSC-T agreement with its grid operator. On every working day between 14:00 and 16:00, the company temporarily increases its electricity consumption by 1 MW. Between 18:00 and 20:00, it reduces its electricity consumption by 1 MW.<\/p>\n<h4>Steering<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"614\">Between 14:00 and 16:00, the facility runs its cooling systems at a higher capacity to increase electricity consumption by 1 MW. In addition, it pre-cools before 18:00 to build up sufficient cold storage. During the agreed time window, fewer compressors are running, and the load automatically decreases by 1 MW.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"805\">The energy management system (EMS) ensures that consumption stays within the agreed bandwidth. The metering chain continuously verifies whether the control actions comply with the contract.<\/p>\n<h4>Result<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"977\">During off-peak hours, the load on the connection increases; during peak hours, it decreases. This creates grid capacity exactly when and where it is needed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1086\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">At the end of the contract period, the facility receives the agreed compensation for providing flexibility.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"mb-10 md:mb-20\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"pb-4 mb-10 lg:mb-20\">\n            <div id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"w-full mb-10 md:mb-[120px] border-b pb-5 border-neutral-300 begrippenslijst\">\n            <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">CSC-T Glossary<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"mt-10 flex flex-col gap-3 w-full max-w-[926px]\">\n                                    <details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Transport Capacity<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>Transport capacity is the amount of electricity that can be safely and reliably transported via the grid of the grid operator to and from a connection or area.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"234\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/transport-capacity\/\">Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n                                    <details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Congestion Management<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>Congestion management is the set of measures used to prevent and resolve congestion on the electricity grid. When a local transport constraint occurs, due to deviations from the planned schedule (e-programme), grid operators actively adjust to keep the grid safe and balanced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"323\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/congestion-management\/\">Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n                                    <details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Congestion Situation<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p>A congestion situation occurs when, at a specific moment, the electricity grid needs to transport more power than is technically safe. There is temporarily insufficient transport capacity, and the grid reaches its local limit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"246\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/congestion-situation\/\">Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n                                    <details class=\"rounded border border-neutral-300 appearance-none marker:content-none group\" >\n    <summary class=\"appearance-none cursor-pointer p-4 md:p-6 flex justify-between items-center after:content-['\\e145'] after:font-iconRound after:text-primary after:md:text-[32px] after:text-h4 leading-8 after:inline-block group-open:after:content-['\\e15b']\">\n        <div class=\"w-[calc(100%-40px)]\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-h5 mb-0 break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Flexibility bid<\/h3>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/summary>\n    <div class=\"px-4 pb-0 md:px-6 md:pb-0 [&#038;>.content]:w-full&#8221;>\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                            <p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"383\">A flexibility bid is a proposal from a Congestion Service Provider (CSP) to temporarily make flexible capacity available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/redispatch\/\">redispatch<\/a> on the congestion market, helping to prevent or resolve grid congestion. A flex offer follows a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/market-announcement\/\">market announcement\u00a0<\/a>and consists of several standard components.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"383\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/glossary\/flex-offer\/\">Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/details>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"text-producten\" class=\"\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20); color: var(--wp--preset--color--font); \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content    \">\n                    <h2 class=\" break-words hyphens-auto \" lang=\"nl\">Other forms of flexible power<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"grid grid-cols-4 gap-10\">\n<div class=\"col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 flex flex-col mb-8 lg:mb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-4\">\n<h5>Fixed times contract<br \/>\n_<\/h5>\n<p>Flexibility is delivered at fixed, pre-agreed moments. This provides certainty and yields a fixed availability fee.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/clc-t\/\">CLC-T<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 flex flex-col mb-8 lg:mb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-4 mb-6 border-b border-neutral-100\">\n<h5>Contract on request<br \/>\n_<\/h5>\n<p>Flexibility is only requested when the grid is at risk of overload. You receive a fee per time you are called upon.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;color: #bbb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/clc-a\/\">CLC-A<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"rarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/tdtr\/\">TDTR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 flex flex-col mb-8 lg:mb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-4 mb-6 border-b border-neutral-100\">\n<h5>Mandatory bidding<br \/>\n_<\/h5>\n<p>With every market request you are obliged to place a flex-bid. The income depends on market prices.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/mandatory-bidding-contract\/\">Mandatory bidding contract<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-3 lg:col-span-1 flex flex-col mb-8 lg:mb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col justify-between gap-4 mb-6 border-b border-neutral-100\">\n<h5>Voluntary bidding<br \/>\n_<\/h5>\n<p>You offer flexibility whenever it suits you. Successful bids generate a fee per activated megawatt hour.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rarrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gopacs.eu\/en\/products\/redispatch\/\">Redispatch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A CSC-T (capacity steering contract \u2013 time-based) is a contract with the grid operator in which companies adjust their electricity consumption or production at fixed moments to reduce congestion on the electricity grid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1555,"template":"","category_products":[],"class_list":["post-1424","products","type-products","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Flex products: how does a CSC-T work? - GOPACS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a CSC-T? 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