Shipping Devices

After adding and injecting devices, they can be shipped. To create a virtual shipment, enter the shipment manually, or create a batch file for upload.

Manual Shipment

After adding and injecting devices, they can be shipped to merchants (Direct Shipment) or stored by "shipping " to a Distribution Channel.

Ship to Merchant (Direct Shipment)

Do the following from the Shipments tab:

  1. Select Create Shipment in the left column and then select Direct Shipment.
  2. Select the partner from the Partner drop-down list. NOTE: Only Partners which were selected in Partner/Sub-Partner Details will be available for selection in the drop-down list.
  3. Select the client from the Client drop-down list. NOTE: Only Clients under Partners which were selected in Partner/Sub-Partner Details will be available for selection in the drop-down list.
  4. Check the devices to include in the shipment. Then click Create Shipment.
  5. The Create Shipment dialog box displays. From the General tab, select the location from the Location drop-down list. NOTE: Refer to the work order if there is more than one location.
  6. From the Shipping tab, do the following:
    a. Select the Shipping Carrier.
    b. Enter the tracking number of the shipment.
    c. Enter and Date Shipped from the date picker.
    d. Enter each device’s Tamper Label number.
  7. Click Ok when you’re done.

Store Device (Distribution Channel)

Do the following from the Shipments tab:

  1. Select Create Shipment in the left column and then select Distribution Channel Shipment.
  2. Select the Distribution Channel KIF from the drop-down list.
  3. Check the devices to include in the shipment. Then click Create Shipment.
  4. The Create Shipment dialog box displays. From the General tab, select the location from the Location drop-down list and optionally add Notes.
  5. From the Shipment tab, do the following:
  • Select the Shipping Carrier.
  • Enter the tracking number of the shipment.
  • Select the Date Shipped from the date picker.
  • Enter each device’s Tamper Label number. IMPORTANT: Use a scan gun to ensure accurate records.
  • Click Ok when you’re done.
  1. Click Ok when you’re done.

Batch Shipment

To create a batch shipment, you can upload a CSV file to P2PE Manager. Use the information below to format your CSV file and then consult with the Bluefin Deployment team ([email protected]) to process a batch shipment.
The CSV file should be laid out as follows:

ColumnColumn HeadingCell Content
AKIFKIF Name as recorded in P2PE Manager.
BPARTNERPartner name as recorded in the Bluefin ticket.
CCLIENTClient name as recorded in the Bluefin ticket.
DLOCATIONLocation as recorded in the Bluefin ticket
ESERIALNUMBERDevice serial number. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values.
FDEVICETYPEDevice Type as recorded in P2PE Manager. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values.
GINJECTKEYInject key as recorded in P2PE Manager. Consult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values.
HNAMEOptional. You can leave this field blank or enter a name for the device. (EXAMPLE: Workstation 1) The merchant and overwrite the name based on their preference.
ISHIPMENTTRACKINGEnter the shipment tracking number. For shipments that contain multiple devices, the shipment tracking number will be the same for those devices.
JTAMPERLABELEnter the device’s unique tamper number (security seal number.)
KCARRIEREnter one of the following: FedEx, UPS, USPS
LBUILDNUMBERConsult with the Bluefin Deployment team for valid values.

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No commas and no semicolons are allowed in the CSV file.