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Built around an Arduino development board, the device integrated a TDS sensor module, a rechargeable battery, and a wireless charging coil. Encapsulated with potting adhesive, it achieved an IP67 protection rating. It can identify the AEOW environment through TDS value detection to automatically start\/stop timing, and is equipped with features including light alerts, data storage, and traceability. Medical instruments disinfected with AEOW in the CSSD of a hospital were selected as the test objects. Digital kitchen timers were used as the control group in September 2025, and TDS-triggered timers were adopted as the experimental group in October 2025. A comparative analysis was conducted on the disinfection timing execution rate and disinfection duration compliance rate between the two groups. The results demonstrated that the disinfection timing execution rate of 94.92% (655\/690) and the disinfection duration compliance rate of 98.26% (678\/690) in the experimental group were higher than those of 84.88% (713\/840) and 93.69% (787\/840) in the control group, with statistically significant differences (P\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Characterized by low cost and simple operation, the TDS-triggered timer provides a reliable, automated, and traceable timing solution for AEOW disinfection in CSSD. 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