Efforts at HYPRES to reduce the cost and simplify the operation of Josephson primary voltage standard systems have resulted in several improvements over systems currently available. We describe the development of a compact, air-cooled, closed cycle refrigerator, operating on standard 110V power, to replace the helium dewar currently used to reach cryogenic temperatures. We also demonstrate a low-cost superconducting digital frequency counter, configured to operate beside the voltage standard chip. It replaces the high-cost room-temperature frequency counter currently in use for accurate frequency measurement. These innovations represent substantial progress toward broader acceptance and utilization of the Josephson primary voltage standard worldwide.