The Pharma-Vac Performance Series ARG1PV is a 1 cu. ft. upright countertop vaccine refrigerator engineered specifically for pharmaceutical, medication, and vaccine storage applications. Unlike household or general medical refrigerators, this unit is purpose-built for vaccine safety, helping facilities maintain compliance with CDC/VFC recommendations and the NSF / ANSI 456 Vaccine Storage Standard.

Temperature accuracy and stability are managed by an externally mounted microprocessor controller, reducing unnecessary door openings and protecting stored contents from ambient temperature fluctuations. A buffered temperature probe housed in a glycol-filled bottle closely simulates product temperature, while a secondary air sensor ensures exceptional control and uniformity throughout the cabinet.

The ARG1PV maintains an adjustable temperature range of +2 to +8°C, with current and min/max temperatures displayed to the nearest tenth of a degree in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Audible and visual alarms alert staff to temperature excursions, power failures, door openings, or sensor issues—critical safeguards for high-value vaccines.

Inside, forced-air cooling with an internal fan ensures rapid temperature recovery after door openings, while cycle defrost operation minimizes temperature spikes. Adjustable, plastic-coated wire shelves allow flexible storage configurations, and LED interior lighting improves visibility without adding heat.

Designed for real-world clinical environments, the refrigerator features a double-pane tempered glass door for instant inventory checks, a factory-installed antimicrobial handle infused with silver ions, and a self-closing, user-reversible door with an integrated lock for controlled access. A hospital-grade “green dot” power cord, remote alarm contacts, and a probe port for external monitoring systems make it ideal for pharmacies, hospitals, outpatient clinics, imaging centers, and vaccination programs.

Environmentally responsible hydrocarbon refrigerant provides energy-efficient operation, and compatibility with Pyxis®, Omnicell®, and AcuDose RX® systems ensures seamless integration into automated medication workflows.

Key Features & Benefits

• NSF / ANSI 456 compliant – Designed to meet the most current vaccine refrigeration standards

• CDC / VFC-aligned design – Supports proper vaccine storage protocols

• Precise +2 to +8°C control – Adjustable range with buffered glycol probe

• Externally located digital controller – Minimizes door openings

• Audible & visual alarms – Temperature, power failure, door open, and sensor alerts

• Forced-air cooling – Excellent temperature uniformity and fast recovery

• Clear tempered glass door – Full inventory visibility without opening the unit

• Antimicrobial handle – Helps reduce the spread of germs

• Hospital-grade power cord – Added safety in clinical environments

• Remote alarm contacts & probe port – Supports external monitoring systems

• Factory-installed lock – Secure vaccine storage

• Energy-efficient hydrocarbon refrigerant

• Pyxis®, Omnicell®, AcuDose RX® compatible

Specifications

• Capacity: 1 cu. ft.

• Temperature Range: +2 to +8°C

• Defrost Type: Adjustable cycle defrost

• Shelving: Adjustable plastic-coated wire shelves (½″ increments)

• Interior: White powder-coated metal

• Lighting: LED with on/off switch

• Door: Double-pane tempered glass, self-closing (RHD), reversible

• Security: Factory-installed lock (2 keys included)

• Electrical: Hospital-grade cord with green dot plug

• Compliance: NSF / ANSI 456