Patent ID: 8474692

Claim:
An analyzer which analyzes an analyte by using the analyte and consumables, the analyzer comprising: a display part: an automatic reading device which reads a first product information related to a consumable via an identifier given to the consumable or a container containing the consumable; and a controller which permits an analysis operation when the first product information is suitable information read by the automatic reading device via the identifier, and prompts an operator to manually enter a second product information related to a consumable when the automatic reading device cannot read the identifier or the information read via the identifier is not suitable as the first product information and permits the analysis operation and storage of the input second product information, wherein the controller displays on the display part an input field for receiving input of the second product information, a record key for recording the received second product information, and a cancel key for canceling the reception of the second product information; and the controller activates the cancel key for a predetermined time after the second product information has been received and the record key has been selected.