ANCEL PB60 Automotive Circuit Tester, 12–24V Probe with TFT Display

Built for 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems, the ANCEL PB60 is a handheld power circuit probe for diagnosing wiring and component issues.

It brings voltage, continuity, resistance, diode, polarity, and circuit troubleshooting functions together in one tool, so you can move between common electrical checks without switching among separate testers.

A backlit color display, LED work lights, red and green indicators, and audible feedback make readings and circuit status easier to follow in a garage or under the hood.

The essentials

The PB60 supports DC voltage, AC voltage, resistance, and diode modes. Use them to check power and ground, inspect resistance, verify diodes, and analyze compatible electrical signals. AC mode also provides minimum and maximum voltage and frequency readings for signal checks.

For hands-on troubleshooting, the built-in power switch lets you apply battery power or ground to compatible components. This can help isolate whether a fault lies in a component or its wiring when testing items such as lights, relays, cooling fans, or blower motors. The probe also supports continuity and polarity checks, short- and open-circuit troubleshooting, and bad-ground detection. Its circuit breaker provides overload protection during appropriate powered tests.

The display presents digital readings, while the red and green indicators and audible feedback help identify positive, negative, and open circuits. LED work lights illuminate the inspection area, which is useful when checking connectors, fuses, or wiring in dim engine compartments. Compared with assembling separate meters and jumper wires for different checks, this all-in-one probe keeps a range of diagnostic tasks in one handheld tool.

Customer feedback highlights its range of troubleshooting functions and power output. Reports on build quality and durability are mixed, including some accounts of probe failures, cord-length feedback also varies. This perspective is useful when weighing its multi-function approach for regular diagnostic work.

Best use cases

Use the PB60 to investigate a headlight that will not turn on, trace a wiring fault, check trailer lighting, test a relay, or assess a compatible electrical component. For example, when a vehicle light is out, you can check circuit polarity and continuity, inspect voltage, and use the probe’s power function to help distinguish a wiring issue from a component issue.

It is designed for compatible 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s testing procedures, particularly when working near sensitive electronic modules.

Tips for day-to-day use

Select the diagnostic mode that matches the check: DC voltage for a power circuit, continuity to assess an electrical path, resistance to inspect a circuit, or diode mode to verify a diode. Use the indicators and audible feedback alongside the display when identifying polarity or an open circuit. The work lights can help keep the test area visible during under-hood checks.

When activating a component, use the power switch to apply battery power or ground as appropriate for that test. Keep testing within the component’s intended use and the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. The included probe tips support making contact at the test point.

Final verdict

The ANCEL PB60 suits DIY vehicle owners and automotive technicians who want one probe for routine electrical checks and more involved fault tracing. Its combination of circuit testing, component activation, signal modes, and visual and audible indicators is especially useful for working through common lighting, wiring, ground, and component questions on compatible 12V and 24V vehicles.