[It appears that it's some kind of input/output machine. According to the data, it's been used once since being set up here-a month and a half ago-to "output" one item from one timeline to this one.
However, because of energy limitations, the "nucleus" is recharging and will be functional again in...approximately eight and a half months.]
EVIDENCE (vague Zero Escape spoilers)
However, because of energy limitations, the "nucleus" is recharging and will be functional again in...approximately eight and a half months.]