ACT
Compliant drug storage
Built specifically for the secure storage of Schedule 8 drugs in clinical, veterinary and pharmaceutical settings. Construction satisfies state regulatory requirements for drug storage.
Drug & Pharmaceutical Series
DR Series High-security commercial and domestic safes
The DR Series is Dominator's range of compliant drug and pharmaceutical safes — designed for clinics, veterinary practices and any environment that stores Schedule 8 drugs. Compact wall-mountable models through to large floor-standing units, all built to satisfy regulatory storage requirements with insurance-grade construction.
Why DR Series
Engineered for compliance.
High insurance ratings
Cash rating $50,000 and insurable valuables rating up to $500,000 — the highest cash-to-size ratio in the Dominator range, reflecting the high-value items typically stored.
Wall and floor mounting
DR-1 and DR-2 include wall and floor mounting provisions, allowing flexible installation in clinical environments where floor space is limited.
Models
Choose your DR Series safe
DR-1
With compact sizing and direct locking configuration, the DR-1 is the most cost efficient, compliant drug cabinet. Available with key, combination or electronic digital lock options, the DR-1 is also versatile enough to allow simple day to day operation.
- External height
- 350 mm
- Weight
- 38 kg
- Capacity
- 8 L
- Locking bolts
- 2 × Ø30
Full specifications
Dimensions & Weight
- External
- 350 × 240 × 200 mm
- Internal
- 330 × 205 × 115 mm
- Total weight
- 38 kg
- Door weight
- 10 kg
- Body weight
- 28 kg
- Capacity
- 8 L
Interior Fittings
- Shelves
- 1
Door & Clearance
- Door swing angle
- 145°
- Door open height
- 435 mm
- Door open width
- 420 mm
- Side clearance
- 410 mm
- Handle projection
- 35 mm
- Door thickness
- 10 mm
- Body thickness
- 10 mm
- Overall door thickness
- 80 mm
Locking & Fixing
- Locking bolts
- 2 × Ø30
- Fixing bolts
- 8 × Ø14
Packaged & Shipping
- Packaged (H × W × D)
- 0.37 × 0.28 × 0.28 m
- Packaged weight
- 30 kg
- Pack type
- Skid
Ratings
- Cash rating
- $50,000
- Insurable valuables
- Up to $500,000
DR-2
Spacious and functional, the DR-2 provides exceptional value with wall and floor mounting provisions to cater for different installation configurations and can be easily converted to any lock type.
- External height
- 600 mm
- Weight
- 90 kg
- Capacity
- 28 L
- Locking bolts
- 3 × Ø30
Full specifications
Dimensions & Weight
- External
- 600 × 450 × 200 mm
- Internal
- 580 × 415 × 115 mm
- Total weight
- 90 kg
- Door weight
- 25 kg
- Body weight
- 65 kg
- Capacity
- 28 L
Interior Fittings
- Shelves
- 3
Door & Clearance
- Door swing angle
- 140°
- Door open height
- 835 mm
- Door open width
- 615 mm
- Side clearance
- 740 mm
- Handle projection
- 35 mm
- Door thickness
- 10 mm
- Body thickness
- 10 mm
- Overall door thickness
- 80 mm
Locking & Fixing
- Locking bolts
- 3 × Ø30
- Fixing bolts
- 8 × Ø14
Packaged & Shipping
- Packaged (H × W × D)
- 0.74 × 0.6 × 0.28 m
- Packaged weight
- 79 kg
- Pack type
- Skid
Ratings
- Cash rating
- $50,000
- Insurable valuables
- Up to $500,000
At a Glance
DR Series size comparison
All DR Series safes drawn to actual relative scale. DR-1 at 350mm through to DR-4 at 1200mm — designed to suit clinical, veterinary and pharmaceutical applications.
Trust and Insurance
Certifications and Insurance
Independently rated for high-value drug and pharmaceutical storage. Cash rating $50,000 / valuables rating $500,000 — the highest insurance ratio in the Dominator range.
Drug Compliant
Schedule 8 storage compliant
Solid Steel
Heavy-gauge steel construction
Cash Rating
$50,000 AUD
Valuables
$500,000 AUD
Power for Life
Free batteries — included
Best Warranty
Australia's best warranty
5-Year Warranty
Standard across the range
Independently tested burglary protection
DR Series safes are constructed to resist forced-entry attacks while satisfying state regulatory requirements for drug storage. Hardened anti-drill plating around the lock and a relocker that engages if attacked. Wall and floor mounting provisions on smaller models make them suitable for installations where floor space is at a premium.
Insurance ratings (AUD)
DR Series safes carry insurable ratings that your business insurer can use to set sub-limits for the high-value items typically stored:
- Cash rating: $50,000 across the range
- Valuables rating: up to $500,000
Where local regulations require specific drug-storage compliance, your dealer can provide documentation for your records and your insurer.
Compliant drug storage with the highest cash-to-size insurance ratio in the Dominator range.
Specs Detail
Technical Information
Construction
- Solid steel body and door
- Locking points: 1 (DR-1, DR-2), 7 (DR-3, DR-4 — discontinued)
- Hardened anti-drill plating
- Spring-loaded case relocker
Mounting and installation
- DR-1, DR-2: wall and floor mounting provisions (4 internal bolt holes)
- DR-3, DR-4: floor-mount only (8 internal bolt holes — discontinued models)
- Suitable for clinical, veterinary and pharmaceutical environments
Capacity
- DR-1: 8L with 1 shelf — compact wall-mount unit
- DR-2: 28L with 3 shelves — standard clinical safe
- DR-3: 112L with 5 shelves (discontinued)
- DR-4: 252L with 4 shelves (discontinued)
Engineering
Construction and Security Features
DR Series safes are engineered to satisfy regulatory drug-storage requirements while resisting forced-entry attacks. Every feature below is standard across the range.
Drug-compliant construction
Built specifically to satisfy state regulatory requirements for Schedule 8 drug storage in clinical and pharmaceutical settings.
Solid steel body and door
Heavy-gauge solid steel construction throughout. Reinforced framework provides strength against forced-entry attacks.
Hardened anti-drill plating
All models include hardened steel anti-drill plating around the lock and a spring-loaded case relocker that engages if attacked.
Wall and floor mounting
DR-1 and DR-2 include both wall and floor mounting provisions for flexible installation in space-constrained clinical environments.
Direct locking on DR-1, DR-2
Single-point direct locking on smaller models — cost-efficient and reliable for the standard clinical drug-cabinet use case.
7-point bolt work on larger models
DR-3 and DR-4 (discontinued) use 7-point handle-driven bolt work for the highest level of forced-entry resistance.
Universal lock footprint
Standardised lock mounting allows easy conversion between key, combination and electronic lock types.
Textured black paint
Durable textured black paint finish suitable for clinical environments.
Available in base mounting
Available in Left & Right Hand Hinge
DR Series safes can be specified left-hand or right-hand hinge. DR-1 and DR-2 include wall mounting provisions; floor mounting is recommended where space allows. Confirm configuration with your dealer at time of order.
Lock Options
Lock Options and Upgrades
Every DR Series model is available in three lock configurations as standard. All lock types use a universal footprint, meaning conversion between types is straightforward for a qualified safe technician.
DS-xD
Tecnosicurezza Pulse Electronic
Tecnosicurezza Pulse 2-user electronic safe lock
Operation
6-digit user codes, 2 user capability standard
Power
9V battery (externally changeable) — covered by Power for Life
Best For
Daily access, multi-user environments, fast entry
DS-xC
Group 2 Combination Dial
Group 2 certified 3-wheel combination
Operation
Precision mechanical dial, 3 number combination
Power
None required — works indefinitely without batteries
Best For
Buyers who value simplicity and longevity, environments with no battery maintenance preference
DS-xK
Ross 700 Key Lock
Ross 700 high-security key lock
Operation
Traditional key-turn mechanism
Power
None required
Best For
Buyers who prefer key-access reliability and don't need to share access frequently.
Note
Highest quality mechanical key lock available — can also be specified as a secondary lock on DS-2, DS-3, DS-4 and DS-5 for increased security cash rating
Upgrade
Secondary Key Lock Upgrade
DR Series safes can be specified with a secondary Ross 700 key lock for layered security where regulations or insurance terms require dual control. Your dealer can provide pricing and documentation.
Universal Lock Footprint
DR Series safes use a universal lock mounting footprint — meaning any of the three lock types can be retrofitted to an existing safe by a qualified safe technician.
Configure
Accessories and Spare Parts
Configure your DR Series safe with the accessories below. All accessories are available through your Dominator dealer at point of order or as retrofits.
Shelves
Additional shelves with fitting clips. Sized to suit the relevant DR Series model.
DR-1SHELF
Shelf and clips to suit DR-1
DR-2SHELF
Shelf and clips to suit DR-2
Mounting Kits
Wall and floor mounting hardware to suit DR-1 and DR-2.
DR-WALLKIT
Wall mounting hardware kit
DR-FLOORKIT
Floor mounting hardware kit
For Specifiers
DS Series Specification Tips
Choose by patient throughput, not just storage volume
DR-1 suits low-volume clinical use; DR-2 is the most common general-practice and veterinary specification with 28L capacity and 3 shelves. Specify based on how many controlled drugs you actively manage, not just total volume.
Wall mount where floor space is limited
DR-1 and DR-2 include wall mounting provisions — useful in compact clinical rooms or veterinary surgeries where floor space is at a premium. Confirm wall-construction load bearing with your installer.
Dual lock for regulatory compliance
Some regulatory frameworks and insurance policies require dual-control access to drug stores. The secondary Ross 700 key lock upgrade satisfies this requirement on DR Series safes.
Lifetime Initiative
Power for Life Free batteries for the lifetime of your safe.
Every DS Series safe with an electronic or biometric lock is covered by our Power for Life initiative. Once a year, you can redeem a free replacement battery at any authorised Dominator dealer — no receipts, no conditions, for as long as you own the safe.
It's our way of making sure your safe stays accessible for decades, not just years.
Power for Life applies across the full range: HS Series, DS Series, GC Series (gun cabinets), FA Series and FX Series.
STEP 01
Receive your e-voucher
After registering your warranty
STEP 02
Visit your dealer once a year
With the voucher on your phone
STEP 03
Walk out with a free battery
Recommended Duracell Procell Alkaline battery
Setup
Installation
What to expect
DR Series safes can be installed by your dealer or a qualified safe installer. DR-1 and DR-2 can be wall- or floor-mounted; the larger discontinued DR-3 and DR-4 are floor-mount only.
Secure mounting is essential — an unmounted drug safe can be removed in minutes by a determined thief. DR Series safes include 4 internal bolt-down provisions on DR-1 and DR-2, and 8 on DR-3 and DR-4.
Installation checklist
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01
Identify mounting bolt provisions — DR-1 and DR-2 have 4 × internal bolt holes for wall or floor mounting. Confirm hole positions with your dealer before drilling.
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02
Identify install position with access clearance (allow for door swing and handing)
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03
Confirm delivery access route (doorways, corridors, stairs)
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04
Schedule installation through your dealer — most offer delivery + install as a package
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05
Keep installation certificate for insurance records
Base Anchoring Provisions
Top-view footprint of each DR Series model showing wall and floor anchor bolt positions. All footprints shown to scale relative to each other.
Secondary Defence
Glass Relocker Protection
DR Series safes include a spring-loaded case relocker — a secondary locking mechanism designed to activate if the primary lock is attacked. Understanding how it works helps you know when it’s engaged and what to do if it is.
How it works
A thin glass plate is embedded behind the primary lock body. If a drilling, punch, or torch attack breaks the glass, spring-loaded secondary bolts deploy and jam the locking mechanism. Once activated, the safe cannot be opened even if the primary lock is subsequently bypassed — it requires professional recovery by a qualified safe technician.
The relocker is a permanent protection feature, not a consumable. It exists to make the safe effectively unusable to an attacker even if they partially succeed against the primary lock.
If your relocker activates
If you cannot open your safe and suspect the relocker has engaged (usually after attempted forced entry), contact your Dominator dealer immediately. Do not attempt forced opening — this can cause permanent damage to the safe body.
A qualified safe technician can recover the relocker and restore normal operation. The safe itself remains structurally sound and can usually return to service after a relocker recovery.
Maintenance and Servicing
DR Series safes require minimal maintenance but benefit from occasional service to keep locks and hinges operating smoothly through years of use.
Every 12 months
Battery replacement (electronic/biometric locks)
Redeem your free battery through Power for Life. Replace before low-battery warnings, not after.
Every 12 months
Lock lubrication (mechanical dials)
Apply a drop of lock-grade lubricant to the dial spindle annually. Avoid WD-40 or general-purpose oils — they can gum up precision movements.
Every 12 to 24 months, depending if commercial or domestic use
Professional service
Book a qualified safe technician to inspect hinges, bolt work, and relocker mechanism. Typical service takes 30–60 minutes.
Every 5 years
Seal inspection
Check fire seals (where fitted) for compression and integrity. Replace if damaged.
Support
Troubleshooting
DR Series safes include a spring-loaded case relocker — a secondary locking mechanism designed to activate if the primary lock is attacked. Understanding how it works helps you know when it’s engaged and what to do if it is.
Electronic lock won't open — no response from keypad.
Battery is most likely depleted. Replace the 9V battery and try your code again. Use a brand-new Duracell 9V Alkaline battery only. If the keypad still doesn’t respond, contact your dealer for diagnosis.
Electronic lock responds but rejects correct code.
Mechanical dial won't open — combination correct but bolts don't retract.
Lock is working, but handle does not unlock.
Safe door is difficult to open or close.
Safe is damaged or inoperable after attempted forced entry.
Still Stuck?
Contact your Dominator dealer for support, or call 1300 366 462 for direct assistance.
Pricing and availability through our dealer network.
With dealers across Australia and New Zealand, there's a Dominator specialist near you.
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