Hey invzbl_rkl,
The NI-9237 can do both Remote Sensing and Shunt Calibration. You can see details about how to connect the bridge in the USB-9237 user guide and more details about the compensation in the attached Developer Zone article about measuring strain.
NI USB-9237 User Guide and Specifications
http://digital.ni.com/manuals.nsf/websearch/B218E7E6DDB1D4518625738600784930Measuring Strain with Strain Gauges
http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/tut/p/id/3642
Regards,
Chris Delvizis
National Instruments